Dir - Operations

Plexus•Neenah, WI

23h

About The Position

The Director of Operations manages site manufacturing operations by establishing strategic plans aligned with site and corporate objectives. The role makes final recommendations on manufacturing operational matters and ensures that manufacturing operations effectively achieve their objectives. It addresses complex issues requiring in-depth company knowledge and participates in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people. The director also ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements. This leader oversees site-sector manufacturing operations, including supply chain, performance, and capacity management. The role provides operational leadership to achieve the site’s vision and strategy, quality, on-time delivery (OTD), revenue, profitability, and customer-satisfaction goals. The director leads and develops the manufacturing operations team, strengthens its capabilities and succession plans, and holds the team accountable to Plexus Core Values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 10 or more years of related experience preferred; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
Ability to provide leadership, direction, and guidance to members of the Manufacturing Operations team.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and leadership qualities.
Computer literacy, electronic industry knowledge, and ability to supervise.
Ability to develop a passion for customer commitment and influence Manufacturing Operations team members to implement customer strategy.
Proficiency in and demonstration of Plexus Core Values.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of related experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and promote best practices and optimum utilization of resources.
Establish standard operating practices and plans for efficient use of materials, machines, capital, and employees.
Drive operational improvements through lean manufacturing practices and Kaizen activity.
Oversee site-sector manufacturing operations, including supply chain, performance, and capacity management.
Provide site-sector operations leadership to implement the required vision, strategy, quality, OTD, revenue, profitability, and customer-satisfaction objectives.
Manage level 1 and level 2 metrics, as defined by SOP 14003, and daily management metrics.
Develop, lead, and motivate the manufacturing operations team.
Evaluate talent, strengthen the team as needed, solidify succession plans, and improve leadership capability.
Model Plexus Core Values and hold the team accountable for demonstrating them.
Evaluate employee potential, drive succession planning, and ensure employees receive development and coaching.
Influence Manufacturing Operations team members to implement customer strategy effectively.