MGR II OPERATIONS

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity's Mgr. II Operations are responsible for the day-to-day operations and short/long-term planning for the Value Streams they manage.

They oversee manufacturing, production control, engineering, inventory control, EH&S, shipping/receiving, and related functions, focusing on developing technologies and continuous improvement and translating customer requirements into state-of-the-art manufacturing strategies.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in business/manufacturing leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Experience with lean discipline and process improvement.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and short/long-term planning for value streams.
• Manage manufacturing, production control, engineering, inventory control, EH&S, shipping/receiving.
• Drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery with continuous improvement.
• Lead budgeting, S&OP, capacity alignment and cost targets.
• Develop and implement new product introductions and line changes.
• Lead staff development, performance reviews, and 1:1s.
• Monitor KPIs and report issues for timely resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Communication skills

Decision making

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

NPI

S&OP

Job description

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 Overview

TE Connectivity's Mgr. II Operations are responsible for the day-to-day operations and short/long-term planning for the Value Streams they manage. They manage manufacturing, production control, engineering, inventory control, EH&S, shipping/receiving, etc. focusing on the development of technologies and continuous improvement and translating customer plus requirements into state-of-the-art manufacturing strategies and processes.

Job Requirements

• Health and Safety: Ensure plant objectives for safety are met, with a focus on accident reduction and 5S+1 program success.
• Quality: Drive complaint reduction, enhance GMP compliance, and foster a culture of right-first-time and problem-solving.
• Service: Meet customer expectations by delivering products on time, understanding needs, and creating opportunities for Exceptional Customer Experience (ECE).
• Continuous Improvement: Lead projects for annual productivity improvements aligned with budget targets (efficiency, unit cost, COPQ).
• TEOA: Implement tools to achieve star ratings, driving performance improvements throughout the business.
• People: Manage staff selection, performance, reviews, 1:1 meetings, and development planning for consistency in these areas.
• KPIs: Utilize KPIs to manage and improve output, efficiency, and cost goals, including regular reporting and issue escalation for timely resolution.
• Communication: Lead Plant communications for the Focus Factory in alignment with the process.
• S&OP and Budgeting: Support the processes, ensuring capacity aligns with budget and costs are in line.
• NPD Support: Integrate new products to meet plant and customer expectations, putting recovery plans in place for line ramps or changes.
• Key Business Responsibilities: Handle other key business tasks as needed.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Minimum 7-10 years relevant experience in business/manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree qualified in a related discipline.
• Experience/qualification in lean discipline with process improvement and problem-solving experience is advantageous.
• Proven leadership ability, motivating individuals and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability and a willingness to accept responsibility.
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, or NPI.
• Drive organizational change and support business decisions/initiatives.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

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. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $142,800 - $214,100 (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.