Operations Director

Amphenol Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Professional development

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation is seeking an Operations Director to lead multi-site manufacturing and drive global plant performance. You will standardize processes, optimize resources, and manage budgets and capital projects across the organization.

This role requires 15+ years in manufacturing leadership, an engineering degree, and strong skills in Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO standards. Mandarin is a plus; extensive travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in manufacturing management (electronics or mechanical preferred).
• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience building and scaling manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001, Lean, Six Sigma, 5S.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel globally (50%+); Mandarin is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations leadership across global plants and standardize processes.
• Develop and execute 3-year operational and capacity plans; lead expansion and capital projects.
• Oversee global budgets, P&L, and drive cost reduction and efficiency.
• Define and monitor KPIs; leverage data to improve on-time delivery and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer and business needs; ensure ISO compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Travel 50%+

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ISO 9001/14001

Lean

Six Sigma

5S

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world's largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Amphenol's High Speed IO Connectors and OverPass Solutions Business Unit is a market leader in high-speed, high-bandwidth interconnect solutions used in servers, storage, networking equipment, and data center infrastructure. Our products enable reliable, low-loss data transmission in some of the world's most advanced IT and Datacom platforms, helping power the technology behind leading Tier 1 OEMs. With global design, sales, and manufacturing teams, we are growing quickly and continuing to invest in our people and products. This role is a chance to make a real impact as part of a collaborative, fast-moving team within Amphenol's decentralized culture, where ideas are heard, initiative is encouraged, and teams are empowered to make decisions with clear accountability.

Position: Operations Director

Location: USA, Remote

Must have multi-site global and electrical manufacturingexperience

Key Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Lead new product introductions from concept to full-scale production
• Oversee global plant operations and standardize processes
• Ensure effective resource allocation and EHS best practices
• Manage critical operational issues and crisis response

Strategy & Capacity

• Develop and execute 3-year operational and capacity plans
• Lead expansion initiatives, new site development, and capital projects
• Forecast demand and optimize global resource utilization

Financial Management

• Oversee global budgets and P&L performance
• Drive cost reduction and operational efficiency
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies

Performance & Reporting

• Define and monitor KPIs (quality, delivery, productivity)
• Use data insights to improve performance and on-time delivery
• Report results and recommendations to leadership

Collaboration & Quality

• Partner cross-functionally to meet customer and business needs
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and global regulations
• Maintain strong supplier quality systems and audit readiness

Qualifications

• 15+ years in manufacturing management (electronics or mechanical preferred)
• Degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience building and scaling manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001, Lean, Six Sigma, 5S
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
• Willingness to travel globally (50%+); Mandarin is an asset

Why Work for Us?

• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Company-supported pension plan
• Competitive incentive programs
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Company Recreation Club with social events, prizes, BBQs, and holiday parties
  

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an ‘Equal Opportunity Employer’ - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/