Operations Support Director

Celestica; California; Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica seeks a senior operations leader to oversee site-level and global programs with P&L responsibility, shaping long-term strategy and supervising multiple managers across major functions. This role entails directing strategic plans, budgeting, and performance improvements on a multinational scale.

The ideal candidate has deep manufacturing expertise, lean implementation experience, and a proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives, engage executives, and influence outcomes in a

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of operations and how decisions impact customer satisfaction, quality, on-time delivery and profitability.
• Extensive manufacturing process knowledge and equipment understanding.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with other company functions.

Responsibilities

• Define measurement strategy to support operations and growth initiatives.
• Establish targets based on historical performance and benchmarking.
• Organize and chair performance reviews with executive team.
• Lead and communicate strategic plans and budgets across sites.
• Travel 25% as needed to various sites and meetings.
• Drive Lean and World Class Manufacturing initiatives across units.

Skills

Operations management

Strategic planning

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Cost control

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Summary

Provides direct and indirect supervision to all subordinate managers and employees at a site performing highly specialized roles in several major functions or departments. This includes long-term planning, objective setting, policy formation, interpretation and management while providing latitude and discretion to subordinates. Accountable for projects or programs on a multi-national or global basis. Has overall P&L responsibility for site operations or operational accountability for global business units. Work requires investigating and resolving a wide variety of highly unusual conditions that carry long-term implications. Requires developing new strategies, policies, practices, methods, programs or techniques and utilizing them to analyze and interpret difficult problems or situations and/or establishing new strategic direction that is site or multi-site specific. Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Has overall responsibility for planning, budgeting, implementing and maintaining costs, methods and employees in a functional area. Makes final decisions on administrative and operational matters in area of responsibility to ensure achievement of objectives. Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of business unit operations. Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers. Assigns objectives, reviews performance and approves employee compensation, coaches for improved performance. Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers. Interactions normally involve controversial situations, customer negotiations, or influencing and persuading other senior level managers. May represent the organization in public speaking venues and/or community events.

Req ID: 138327
Remote Position: Yes
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: New Hampshire
City: Remote Employee US

Summary

Provides direct and indirect supervision to all subordinate managers and employees at a site performing highly specialized roles in several major functions or departments. This includes long-term planning, objective setting, policy formation, interpretation and management while providing latitude and discretion to subordinates. Accountable for projects or programs on a multi-national or global basis. Has overall P&L responsibility for site operations or operational accountability for global business units. Work requires investigating and resolving a wide variety of highly unusual conditions that carry long-term implications. Requires developing new strategies, policies, practices, methods, programs or techniques and utilizing them to analyze and interpret difficult problems or situations and/or establishing new strategic direction that is site or multi‑site specific. Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Has overall responsibility for planning, budgeting, implementing and maintaining costs, methods and employees in a functional area. Makes final decisions on administrative and operational matters in area of responsibility to ensure achievement of objectives. Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of business unit operations. Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers. Assigns objectives, reviews performance and approves employee compensation, coaches for improved performance. Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers. Interactions normally involve controversial situations, customer negotiations, or influencing and persuading other senior level managers. May represent the organization in public speaking venues and/or community events.

Detailed Description

• Defines measurement strategy for the company to support operational needs as well as strategic and growth initiatives.
• Establishes targets based on continuous improvement of historical performance levels and benchmarking to identify necessary levels of performance to achieve industry leading operational performance.
• Establishes and manages measurement gathering and reporting processes.
• Organizes and chairs performance reviews with executive team.
• Logs and tracks corrective actions.
• Works with Operating units to find optimum solutions for asset and resource requirements.
• Defines strategies for Operational solutions (ie. equipment AVL, resources demographics, etc.).
• Develops Operational solutions necessary to support and satisfy Business Development strategies.
• Anticipates requirements for new market initiatives and provide leadership to prepare the Operating Units to succeed.
• Study, recommend, implement necessary Manufacturing Execution Systems (ie. SFC, SFR, etc.) to provide Operating Units with the tools they need to efficiently and effectively run their business.
• Conduct special studies and analysis as required to support senior management decisions and strategies, and drive operational change.
• Act as a liason between Corporate and the sites / regions for communicating operational initiatives, accomplishments and challenges, and develop / maintain various global databases for sharing information.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• In‑depth knowledge and understanding of Operations and how decisions impact customer satisfaction, product quality, on‑time delivery and the profitability of the unit.
• In‑depth knowledge of manufacturing, the production process and the tools and equipment used in the process.
• Good understanding of interaction between Operations and all other functions in the company.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to establish manufacturing goals and coordinate a wide variety of resources to meet quality and quantity metrics.
• Good understanding of industry performance expectations and definition of industry leading performance.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers and the senior management team.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees to achieve high performance levels within tight time deadlines in a highly dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience in World Class Manufacturing/Lean implementation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively cross functionally and with other sites to achieve objectives

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. ~Occasional overnight travel is required.
• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines
• Travel 25%

Typical Experience

• Twelve plus years of relevent experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience; Master degree is a plus.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Salary

The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. Salary Range: $180k-$230k Annually

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

Company Overview

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.