Senior Director Operations, ACL

TE Connectivity; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity seeks a Senior Director to define and execute the transformation of its global operations, driving TE Operating Advantage with focus on integrated supply chain strategy, planning maturity, digitalization and Industry 5.0.

Role requires 15+ years in complex operations, 10+ years in leadership, expertise in Lean/Six Sigma, and strong strategic execution. Global travel may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• MBA or supply chain qualification preferred.
• 15+ years in complex operations with 10+ years in leadership.
• Lean, Six Sigma, digitalization, and end-to-end supply chain transformation.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy the global operations transformation agenda.
• Implement future-state operating model and governance.
• Advance Industry 5.0 roadmap and digitalization.
• Optimize inventory positioning and working capital.
• Provide leadership alignment and report progress to executives.
• Develop enterprise operations and supply chain talent.

Skills

Global leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Strategic execution

Supply chain

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering

MBA or supply chain qualification

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

The Company

TE Connectivity is a global leader in engineered connectors and sensors, with more than $18 billion in sales, operations in over 150 countries, and approximately 90,000 employees. TE serves automotive, industrial, aerospace, defense, medical, energy, communications, and consumer markets. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TEL. See www.te.com.

The Role

ACL’s ambition is to build a resilient, sustainable end-to-end operations network. The Senior Director will define and execute the transformation agenda, operating cadence, and enterprise capabilities required to advance TE Operating Advantage. Priorities include integrated supply chain strategy, TEOA deployment, planning maturity, digitalization and Industry 5.0, inventory and logistics optimization, and talent. Success requires strategic foresight, technology-to-value translation, and strong global influence.

Job Requirements

Leadership Expectations

• Unleash and develop talent: Develops self and others.
• Move at the customer’s pace: Delivers extraordinary customer experiences.
• Win in our markets: Uses market intelligence to drive growth.
• Mind what matters: Eliminates inefficiencies through TE Operating Advantage.
• Think big, move fast: Balances scale, speed, and innovation to create competitive advantage.

Key Accountabilities

Role mandate: Define and deploy the global operations transformation agenda, including the future-state operating model, Lighthouse factory ambition, advanced planning maturity and governance, Industry 5.0 roadmap, internal and external logistics design, inventory positioning, customer segmentation, and working-capital optimization.

• Accelerate enterprise transformation and operational excellence by embedding TE Operating Advantage, truly aligning the organization to the ambition, reducing complexity, and delivering measurable gains in OTD, cost, inventory, and service in the upper quartile of performance.
• Shape and deploy ACL’s integrated supply chain strategy to strengthen planning maturity, governance, logistics flow design, inventory positioning, customer experience, and working-capital performance.
• Lead digitalization, automation, and Industry 5.0 adoption by aligning systems, advanced planning capabilities, and scalable best practices.
• Lead advanced manufacturing and footprint strategy by integrating core technology, risk management, and execution of an efficient, regional network aligned with growth.
• Build leadership alignment and executive sponsorship through clear reporting of transformation progress, portfolio performance, and business outcomes.
• Develop enterprise operations and supply chain talent through stronger talent visibility, succession planning, proficiency frameworks, and leadership communities.

Qualifications Required

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Advanced degree, including an MBA or supply chain qualification, preferred.

Experience Required

• Global leadership: 15+ years in complex operations environments, including 10+ years in operations and supply chain leadership and proven plant-management experience.
• Transformation expertise: Demonstrated success in Lean, Six Sigma, operational excellence, digitalization, and end-to-end supply chain transformation.
• Strategic execution: Strong manufacturing economics, analytical judgment, business acumen, and ability to convert strategy into measurable outcomes. Experience leading plant relocations, start up, and transfer execution.
• Capability leadership: Ability to establish best practices, build succession depth, and develop high-performing global teams.
• Executive influence: Strong communication, stakeholder management, execution pace, and willingness to travel globally.