Manufacturing Operations Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Personal & Professional Development

Unconditional Inclusion

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico seeks a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead delivery, quality, and coordination with ODM/CM partners across Mexico. You will report on material and engineering issues and work closely with supply planning, logistics, and RMA teams.

The role demands extensive experience in electronics, strong English communication, and the ability to manage complex build plans and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; electronics or mechanical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in electronics industry and similar PM/SCM roles.
• Excellent English communication skills (Mandarin preferred).
• Well versed with SAP ERP, Windows and MS Office, esp. Excel and project.
• Familiar with document controls, BOMs, ECOs, etc.

Responsibilities

• Report to Manufacturing Operations Director.
• Interface with ODM/CM partners in Mexico.
• Ensure delivery, quality, and timely reporting of build plans.
• Coordinate with Supply Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics and RMA teams.
• Develop and implement Build Plans to support revenue shipments.
• Manage build plan execution and reporting for timely product delivery to hubs.

Skills

Project management

Supply chain

Vendor management

English fluency

SAP ERP

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics or mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Windows

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Manufacturing Operations Manager

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world.

Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Location

Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

Working Hours & Travel

Full-time. Hybrid: 2 days per week at HPE Aguadilla, Puerto Rico facility. 30% travel requirement. Flexible working hours.

Job Description

We are looking for a Manufacturing Operations Manager located at Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, who will be responsible for Delivery, Quality of ODM and Contract Manufacture Partners. This Position will be the Primary interface for several ODM/CM partners located at Mexico (Guadalajara, Monterrey, Juarez, etc.).

Responsible for reporting, resolving/escalating material, quality and engineering issues as required. He/she will work closely with Supply Planning, Supply Chain, GCM, GMM, Logistics and RMA team. Technical liaison to HPE Tech Operations and Supplier Quality teams. Work with Ops Planning to develop and implement Build Plan to support revenue shipments. Manage build plan execution and reporting to ensure timely delivery of products to region hub ROP or DOF shipments. This position will be the go to person and a bridge both from HPE internal and ODM/CM.

Responsibilities

• Administration wise reporting to the Manufacturing Operations Director.
• Functional reporting to the Business Manager, Supply Chain Manager in USA.
• Responsible for Delivery, Quality of ODM/CM Partners and support Cost initiatives.
• Primary interface for ODM/CM partners located at Mexico.
• Responsible for reporting, resolving/escalating material, quality and engineering issues as required.
• Work closely with Supply Planning, Supply Chain, GCM, GSM, Logistics and RMA team.
• Technical liaison to HPE Tech Operations and Supplier Quality teams.
• All onsite team will dot line report this position.
• Work with Ops Planning to develop and implement Build Plan to support revenue shipments.
• Manage build plan execution and reporting to ensure timely delivery of products to FG or hubs in APAC/EMEA/NA Region in support of ROP healthy and ship plan.
• Interface with HPE NPI Team to manage / insure new products are effectively transitioned to production.
• Facilitate return and repair of internal (Engineering) products to the ODM/CM.
• Monitor / maintain ODM/CM data including ATP feeds to insure accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor supply commits.
• Provide project coordination and supports for key customers and internal projects.
• Working with partner, ensure that all material orders are being executed via MRP signals and support build plans.
• Working with HPE Supply Chain Material and Operation Teams for incoming supply of materials.
• Ensure that all ECO's, MCO’s and Deviations are implemented.
• Assign effective dates, and report financial impact.
• Monitor / manage and track OCOGS with the manufacturing partner.
• Provide timely reporting and disposition.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. Major in electronics or mechanical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in electronics industry, and in similar roles like PM or SCM.
• Must have excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written. Mandarin is preferred as plus.
• Well versed with SAP ERP, Windows and Microsoft Office especially Excel and project.
• Familiar with document control, BOMs, ECOs and etc.
• Process driven work style.
• Stationed at Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, working with ODM/CM factories in Mexico.
• Must be able to independently resolve issues in accordance with the processes and guidelines as set up by HPE.
• Work with the existing CM/ODM on a daily basis.
• Able to work on flexible working hours.
• Must be able work under pressure and with a can-do attitude and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated effectivity in working with multi-cultural, multi-location team.
• Able to work in details and see the big picture.
• Able to challenge team to next level.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Able to listen and understand quickly.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent understanding of global procurement processes, industry, and complex suppliers.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint) and supply chain modeling skills.
• Strong knowledge, use and influence of procurement tools and applications.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Strong Project Management Skills.
• Excellent team leadership and influencing skills.
• Mastery in English and local language.
• Ability to create a contract from standard company or customized contract templates with limited supervision.
• Applies cause and effect thinking to identify challenging contact risk areas.
• Capable of drafting contract solutions in known contract risk areas to obtain acceptable outcomes with limited supervision.
• Strong understanding of contracting principles.
• Ability to close complex deals in a timely fashion.
• Strong ability to develop suppliers strategically.
• Strong understanding of the company.

What We Can Offer You

• Health & Wellness We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
• Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities.

If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, we have a secure form to submit such requests.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, health or medical condition, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, uniformed service status, familial status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

HPE is an E-Verify employer.

HPE promotes an inclusive work environment with an absence of discrimination for all qualified persons, including all races, genders, ethnicities, religious and linguistic backgrounds.