Operations General Manager

TTM•Stafford Springs, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. The General Manager (GM) I is responsible for direct leadership of the operations and manufacturing functions for the Stafford Springs facility within the Integrated Electronics Business Unit of TTM Technologies. Responsibilities include direct oversight of manufacturing, engineering, quality, planning, and production control for the Stafford Springs, CT facility. The role has shared support from customer service, facilities, supply chain, EH&S, and security, as well as matrixed support from human resources, finance, and IT. The GMI is responsible for formulating and implementing successful manufacturing strategies that meet or exceed production goals, including revenue, cost, quality, and on-time delivery metrics. The incumbent will rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks, leads and directs the work of others. This position is outward facing to TTM customers and other TTM facilities in North America. The position is based in Stafford Springs, CT.

Requirements

Demonstrated success as an operations leader in Integrated Electronics manufacturing industry; has experience of working as site leader with operational responsibility of > $100M.
Assembly industry background with specific experience in technology related manufacturing environments preferred.
Experience supporting the financial performance of a manufacturing site.
Ability to distill and simplify large volumes of complex operational and financial data to make business decisions.
Proven ability to promote a lean and efficient operating model, with a focus on identifying cost reduction and capability/capacity expansion opportunities which are underpinned by commercial and financial analysis at all times.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.
Demonstrated success in high-mix low-volume production environments, including leadership of organizations faced with continuous new product introduction and technology insertion events
Ability to handle strategic operational challenges with a strong dedication to continuous improvements, and willingness to troubleshoot detailed plant issues when necessary.
Proven leadership through leveraging resources, responding to issues while building flexibility into operations.
History of developing and leading successful operations teams within a complex manufacturing site.
Leader of change; emphasis on talent development with proven change management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field.
7+ years of Operations Leadership experience in an Aerospace & Defense manufacturing environment.
Experience with successful implementation of organizational change.
Experience within the A&D Assembly industry preferred.
LEAN Manufacturing Systems experience and Six Sigma Training preferred.

Nice To Haves

Assembly industry background with specific experience in technology related manufacturing environments preferred.
Experience within the A&D Assembly industry preferred.
LEAN Manufacturing Systems experience and Six Sigma Training preferred.

Responsibilities

Champion organizational culture and business rhythm in alignment with TTM’s values: integrity, clear communications, performance excellence, and teamwork.
Track, trend, and monitor KPIs routinely with active data analysis to target and drive results
Build exceptional working relationships with peers, adjacent leaders, suppliers and customers
Champion talent development, define and establish clear objectives and expectations, provide direct feedback routinely for performance management, emphasize career development and succession planning as key tenants for retention and long-term planning
Effectively use prioritization mechanisms to utilize resources across teams to complete required workload
Execute to period/quarter/annual site revenue and margin goals while optimizing and improving COGS
Ensure that the site implements and fully adheres to the best-in-class EH&S Policies and Practices
Be accountable for the management of manufacturing and supporting resources
Partner with Human Resources to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies regarding the hiring, compensating, training, appraisal, promotion, discipline, termination, and other human resource related actions
Be a change leader when problems are identified, managing the site teams to swift resolutions
Manage to the operational and capex budgets, and deliver on plan
Manage effective Quality Systems to ensure compliance to AS9100D requirements and prevent issues from impacting Customers
Ensure all direct reports and functions managed actively support quality and customer satisfaction
Institute an atmosphere of continuous product improvement for all company personnel
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.