Opto-Electronics Operations Leader: Scale & Deliver

Molex; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Senior Director of Operations for the OptoE business in Fremont, California. This role encompasses end-to-end operational excellence, including manufacturing, cost management, and cross-functional leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in optics and supply chain management.

Core responsibilities include leading operations, driving manufacturing efficiency, and ensuring smooth product transitions from NPI to mass production. The position anticipates a salary between $200,000 and $300,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of progressive operations leadership experience.
• Proven experience in OptoE/optics/photonics manufacturing.
• Strong financial acumen and data-driven decision-making capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead global OptoE operations including manufacturing and planning.
• Drive product cost reduction and productivity improvement.
• Act as key operations interface to executive leadership.

Skills

Operational leadership

Manufacturing efficiency

Cost management

Supply chain management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Job description

Molex is seeking a Senior Director of Operations for the OptoE business in Fremont, California. This role encompasses end-to-end operational excellence, including manufacturing, cost management, and cross-functional leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in optics and supply chain management.

Core responsibilities include leading operations, driving manufacturing efficiency, and ensuring smooth product transitions from NPI to mass production. The position anticipates a salary between $200,000 and $300,000 annually.