MGR II CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

TE Connectivity Corporation; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity Corporation in Redwood City, CA, is seeking a MGR II Continuous Improvement to lead site-wide Lean initiatives and the Harris Lean System rollout. You will partner with the Site Leader to build an Operational Excellence strategy, drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity, and coach leaders in Lean practices.

The role requires 10–12 years of manufacturing experience with CI leadership, strong data-driven decision making, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• ITAR compliance eligibility required.
• TEOA Practitioner Certification required or ability to obtain within first year.
• 10–12 years of manufacturing experience with progressive responsibility.
• At least 5 years leading site-level Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Daily Management Systems, Value Stream Mapping, and structured problem solving.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience leading Kaizen events and change management with measurable results.
• Fluent in English; local language proficiency may be required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Site Leader to develop and execute the site's Operational Excellence strategy.
• Lead deployment and sustainment of CI initiatives driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and Productivity.
• Own the Harris Lean System roadmap including quarterly assessments and executive reviews.
• Develop leaders by coaching Lean Leadership, Daily Management, and Problem Solving.
• Drive Daily Management, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and other Lean systems site-wide.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, and strategic improvement projects.
• Cross-functionally optimize end-to-end value streams and support capacity and planning.
• Monitor OE performance with KPIs, dashboards, and data analysis to identify gaps.
• Foster accountability and engagement through visible leadership and Gemba coaching.
• Ensure CI activities are standardized, sustained, and aligned with OE objectives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Daily Management

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

Problem Solving

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/SCM or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Harris Lean System

Toyota Production System

Danaher Business System

Job description

Job Title: MGR II CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Job Overview

Leads the identification, design, and implementation of continuous improvement projects and initiatives to improve process efficiency.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Site Leader to develop and execute the site's Operational Excellence strategy through the TEOA operating system.
• Lead the deployment and sustainment of Continuous Improvement initiatives that drive measurable business results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and Productivity.
• Own the execution of the Harris Lean System roadmap, including quarterly assessments, executive reviews, and continuous improvement action plans.
• Develop leaders by coaching Lean Leadership, Daily Management, Problem Solving, and Operational Excellence principles.
• Drive the implementation and sustainment of Daily Management, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and other Lean systems across the site.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, and strategic improvement projects to eliminate waste and improve operational performance.
• Partner cross functionally to optimize end to end value streams and support capacity, planning, and operational priorities.
• Monitor Operational Excellence performance through KPIs, dashboards, and data analysis to identify gaps and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement through visible leadership and Gemba based coaching.
• Ensure all Continuous Improvement activities are standardized, sustained, and aligned with corporate Operational Excellence objectives.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Must be eligible to work under ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance.
• TEOA Practitioner Certification required or ability to obtain certification within the first year.
• Minimum of 10–12 years of manufacturing experience with progressive responsibility in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Continuous Improvement.
• Minimum of 5 years leading site level Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Daily Management Systems, Value Stream Mapping, and structured problem solving methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead cross functional teams and drive organizational change through influence, coaching, and collaboration.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage employees from the shop floor to senior leadership.
• Experience leading Kaizen events, operational transformation projects, and change management initiatives with measurable business results.
• Strong analytical and data driven decision making skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, material flow, and operational performance metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while executing with urgency and delivering sustainable results.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; proficiency in the local language is required.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience with Lean transformation frameworks (e.g., Harris Lean System, Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, or similar) is highly desirable.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $165,000 – $214,000(subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD

TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.

To verify US person status for ITAR, you will need to provide one of the following documents: Proof of citizenship, this can include an original or certified copy of birth certificate (not a photocopy), US passport, or naturalization papers. Personal photographic identification: This can include a US passport, or driver's license, or military ID. Other documents: This can include, original or certified copy of birth certificate, permanent residence card, protected persons card, or consular report of birth abroad.

Job Locations:

Posting City: REDWOOD CITY

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: 10% to 25%

Workplace Type: Onsite