Operations Manager

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturing company located in Neenah, WI is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the manufacturing operations team. Responsibilities include overseeing operational strategies, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring quality and profitability objectives are met. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and seven years of experience, with strong leadership and organizational skills necessary. This full-time role emphasizes teamwork and effective communication.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required; a Graduate degree is preferred.
• Seven (7) years of related experience is required.
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to the management team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and motivate the manufacturing operations team.
• Oversee customer and operational strategies implementation.
• Manage site operational metrics and improvements.
• Maintain customer relationships and manage P&L.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Job description

About Plexus

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. We partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission-critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. We are committed to an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package to support team members’ wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We prioritize work-life balance and provide perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace.

Purpose Statement

Responsible for establishing and maintaining direction to all operational personnel within a focus factory to ensure customer and operational commitments are fulfilled, customer satisfaction retained, and customer growth enabled. Participates in development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs and people. Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.

Key Job Accountabilities

• In conjunction with site functional leads, develop, lead, and motivate the manufacturing operations team, including evaluating talent, solidifying succession plans, and improving leadership capabilities.
• Oversee the effective implementation of customer and operational strategies, ensuring quality, materials, delivery, revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction objectives are met.
• Manage site operational and daily management metrics. Manage improvements to meet or exceed expectations of the Plexus System of Operational Excellence.
• Maintain customer relationships and be an escalation path for the manufacturing operations, working directly with Customer Management to manage customer P&L and secure future growth opportunities.
• Implement programs that improve labor efficiency, on-time delivery, continuous quality improvement, and meet other corporate or customer requirements.
• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required; a Graduate degree is preferred.
• Seven (7) years of related experience is required.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to provide leadership, direction and guidance to members of the Operational Unit management team.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills are necessary.
• Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, computer literacy, electronic industry knowledge and ability to supervise.
• Develop a passion for customer commitment by influencing members of the Operational Unit to effectively implement customer strategy.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.

Job classifications

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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