Operations General Manager

TTM Technologies; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

TTM Technologies in Stafford Springs, CT is seeking a General Manager (GM-I) to oversee operations and manufacturing functions. The role includes leading teams, managing budgets, and driving initiatives to meet revenue and quality goals.

Ideal candidates will have significant experience in operations leadership within Aerospace & Defense manufacturing. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of operations leadership in Aerospace & Defense manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a site leader with operational responsibility of >$100M.
• Background in technology-related manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and manufacturing functions at Stafford Springs facility.
• Track, trend, and monitor KPIs with data analysis.
• Manage operational and CAPEX budgets effectively.

Skills

Operational leadership

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Team development

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top‑5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”). TTM stands for time‑to‑market, representing how TTM’s time‑critical, one‑stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com.

Position Summary

The General Manager (GM‑I) is responsible for direct leadership of the operations and manufacturing functions for the Stafford Springs, CT facility within the Integrated Electronics Business Unit of TTM Technologies. The role oversees manufacturing, engineering, quality, planning, and production control, and collaborates with customer service, facilities, supply chain, EH&S, security, human resources, finance, and IT.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Champion organizational culture and business rhythm in alignment with TTM’s values: integrity, clear communications, performance excellence, and teamwork.
• Track, trend, and monitor KPIs routinely with active data analysis to target and drive results.
• Build exceptional working relationships with peers, adjacent leaders, suppliers, and customers.
• Champion talent development, define and establish clear objectives and expectations, provide direct feedback routinely for performance management, and emphasize career development and succession planning.
• Use prioritization mechanisms to allocate resources across teams to complete required workload.
• Execute to period/quarter/annual site revenue and margin goals while optimizing and improving COGS.
• Ensure the site implements and fully adheres to best‑in‑class EH&S policies and practices.
• Be accountable for management of manufacturing and supporting resources.
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies regarding hiring, compensating, training, appraisal, promotion, discipline, termination, and other HR actions.
• Lead change initiatives and guide site teams to swift resolutions.
• Manage operational and CAPEX budgets and deliver on plan.
• Maintain effective quality systems to ensure compliance with AS9100D requirements and prevent issues from impacting customers.
• Ensure all direct reports and functions actively support quality and customer satisfaction.
• Institute an atmosphere of continuous product improvement for all company personnel.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated success as an operations leader in the Integrated Electronics manufacturing industry; experience as a site leader with operational responsibility of >$100 M.
• Assembly industry background with specific experience in technology‑related manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting the financial performance of a manufacturing site.
• Ability to distill and simplify large volumes of complex operational and financial data to inform business decisions.
• Proven ability to promote a lean and efficient operating model, with a focus on identifying cost‑reduction and capability/capacity‑expansion opportunities underpinned by commercial and financial analysis.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.
• Demonstrated success in high‑mix low‑volume production environments, including leadership of organizations faced with continuous new‑product introduction and technology‑insertion events.
• Ability to handle strategic operational challenges with a strong dedication to continuous improvements and willingness to troubleshoot detailed plant issues when necessary.
• Proven leadership through leveraging resources, responding to issues while building flexibility into operations.
• History of developing and leading successful operations teams within a complex manufacturing site.
• Leader of change; emphasis on talent development with proven change‑management skills.

Required Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of operations leadership in an Aerospace & Defense manufacturing environment, with successful implementation of organizational change.
• Preferred: Experience within the A&D Assembly industry, LEAN Manufacturing Systems experience and Six Sigma training.

Compensation and Benefits

TTM offers a variety of health and well‑being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation, and holidays. Benefits become available the first of the month following the date of hire. Compensation ranges for roles in New York, California, and Colorado are based on location and other factors as required by local law.

Export Control Compliance

All employees must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC. Responsibilities include identifying ITAR products, restricting access to US citizens and US permanent residents, distinguishing foreign visitors, authorizing foreign visitors, managing vendor approvals, and ensuring compliance with shipment regulations.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.