As the Vice Plant Manager, Operations, you will oversee efficient plant operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with global quality standards. You will utilize your technical expertise to address manufacturing challenges, develop strategic plans to achieve operational goals, and lead high-performing teams. Your focus will include cost optimization, customer satisfaction, sustainability integration, and alignment with organizational objectives.
Our Team
You will be part of the Datacom and Specialty Solutions (DSS) Division, reporting to the Senior Director, Operations. The role involves regular interaction with internal teams across Molex-related departments, as well as external stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, vendors, and other Molex entities. This collaborative environment supports the achievement of operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
What You Will Do
Plant Operations Management
- Ensure the efficient year-on-year operations of the plant while maintaining competitive standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall productivity and operational effectiveness.
- Maintain quality standards by ensuring parts meet QAP/QN requirements and cost targets.
- Achieve and sustain certifications necessary for global quality compliance.
- Optimize utilization of machines and presses through improvements in manufacturing, planning, and quality systems.
- Support ramp-up activities for new products, capacity expansions, and operational enhancements.
Technical Expertise and Decision-Making
- Provide expert problem-solving support for connector manufacturing processes.
- Tackle technical challenges effectively across all connector manufacturing processes.
- Periodically challenge and refine departmental processes to ensure operational excellence.
- Maintain strong communication channels with executive-level contacts and other stakeholders.
Revenue and Cost Management
- Collaborate with related departments to achieve revenue and profit targets.
- Enhance cost competitiveness of product structures using continuous improvement programs and supplier cost reduction initiatives.
- Partner with Product Managers and Global Sales Marketing teams to ensure customer orders are fulfilled promptly and efficiently.
Customer Service Excellence
- Deliver superior customer service by meeting and exceeding customer expectations in areas such as on-time delivery, flexibility, and lead-time management.
- Actively promote Molex's capabilities to project managers and customers to strengthen relationships and business opportunities.
Compliance and Sustainability
- Ensure plant operations meet all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Integrate Molex's sustainability initiatives into daily operational practices.
Strategic Planning and Execution
- Develop and execute strategic plans with clear scheduling, timelines, investments, and milestones for plant operations.
- Identify and escalate operational roadblocks while ensuring plant goals are achieved in a timely manner.
Leadership and People Development
- Provide strong managerial leadership to oversee plant operations effectively.
- Identify and nurture high-potential managers and employees while addressing development needs.
- Implement technical and management training programs for Managers, Supervisors, and key employees.
- Address and manage performance challenges to maintain a high-performing workforce.
Other duties as assigned by Management.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- More than 10 years working experience & managerial capacity in operations.
- Leadership and people management skills
- Product design & development process knowledge
- Critical thinking, analytical & problem-solving skills
- Business acumen and organizational savviness
- Good interpersonal & communication skills
- Good understanding of Principle Based Management that help create long term value
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
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.
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