Senior Operations Manager

Molex; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a strategic Senior Operations Manager to lead and elevate our supply chain hub, shaping the long-term vision and delivering operational excellence.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration with procurement, logistics, and finance, mentor the operations team, and optimize processes for maximum efficiency. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain or related field.
• Proven experience in a senior operations management role within the supply chain or logistics industry.
• Demonstrated success in driving strategic initiatives and achieving operational excellence.
• Experience leveraging data and analytics to drive business decisions.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in vendor management and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the supply chain hub, aligning with company values and overarching business goals.
• Lead and mentor the operations team, fostering excellence, innovation, and principled-based decision-making; provide coaching for development.
• Drive operational excellence by optimizing processes and workflows for maximum efficiency and productivity; implement best practices in supply chain management.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and finance to ensure seamless integration and alignment of operations with broader business objectives.
• Monitor and drive improvement in KPIs; analyze performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Oversee risk management and ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, safety, and ethical standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Data analytics

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain (or related field)

Job description

Your Job

We are seeking a strategic Senior Operations Manager to lead and elevate the operations of our supply chain hub in Bolingbrook, IL. As a Senior Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the strategic vision for our supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with our values and delivering exceptional performance.

What You Will Do

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the supply chain hub, aligning with company values and overarching business goals
• Provide leadership and guidance to the operations team in executing strategic initiatives

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor the operations team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and principled-based decision-making
• Provide coaching and professional development opportunities for team members

Operational Excellence:

• Drive operational excellence by optimizing processes and workflows for maximum efficiency and productivity
• Implement best practices in supply chain management to enhance overall performance

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, and finance, to ensure seamless integration and alignment of operations with broader business objectives
• Lead initiatives to enhance collaboration between departments and improve overall business performance

Performance Metrics and Analysis:

• Monitor and drive improvement in key performance indicators (KPIs) to determine business headwinds and tailwinds
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Oversee risk management processes to identify and mitigate potential operational risks
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, safety, and ethical standards

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Proven experience in a senior operations management role within the supply chain or logistics industry
• Demonstrated success in driving strategic initiatives and achieving operational excellence
• Experience leveraging data and analytics to drive business decisions
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements
• Proven experience in vendor management and contract negotiation

For this role, we anticipate paying $115,000- $135,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).