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Job Overview

The Director, Operations will play a critical role within the extended senior leadership team, leading global operations strategy and execution with a primary focus on the Hermosillo Plant. The role encompasses end-to-end responsibility for key operational metrics, including product quality, delivery performance, lead time, cost management, inventory investment, and capital expenditures, driving sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead operations across Hermosillo Plant and global supply chain, with oversight of plant management and operations teams.
• Develop and execute short-term wins aligned with long-term business goals to enhance TE's operational capabilities and competitive position.
• Drive KPI achievement across safety, product quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and inventory management.
• Spearhead major projects, including product launches, capital initiatives, manufacturing ramp-ups, automation projects, and footprint migration.
• Collaborate with leadership to revamp the 5-year operational strategy, optimizing the global footprint, insourcing/outsourcing decisions, and strategic automation investments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop talent strategies-focusing on talent assessment, succession planning, and leadership development within the supply chain.

• Gain deep knowledge of the business strategy and operational contribution to its success.
• Collaborate with the Sub-Vertical Director to refine the 5-year operations plan, focusing on footprint optimization, automation, and capability building.
• Build a robust KPI monitoring framework to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity across manufacturing sites.
• Ensure the on-time, on-budget execution of high-impact projects, from product launches to major capital initiatives.
• Implement comprehensive talent development plans aligned with long-term succession planning goals.

• Minimum 5 years managing multi-plant operations, ideally in Low Volume - High Mix environments with fast cycles.
• Experience managing North American manufacturing footprints, including interaction with local work councils in the US and Mexico; exposure to Europe and Asia is a plus.
• Proven ability to conduct due diligence and integrate acquired operations seamlessly.
• Adept at navigating highly matrixed organizations, influencing stakeholders, and driving accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to implement lean methodologies and transformative improvements across the value stream.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business; MBA preferred.