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TE Connectivity Plant General Manager - Director Operations in QINGDAO, China
Plant General Manager - Director Operations
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Job Overview
TE Connectivity's Operations Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operations and short/long-term planning for the groups they manage. They manage manufacturing, production control, engineering, inventory control, EH&S, shipping/receiving, etc. focusing on the development of technologies and continuous improvement and translating customer requirements into state-of-the-art manufacturing strategies and processes.
The Plant General Manager will be responsible for managing and leading the manufacturing plant operations in the areas of EHS, compliance, quality, delivery, ECE, and cost control in relation to safety & security, profitability, productivity, materials management, Talent development and continuous improvements.
Location is Qingdao, China
Responsibilities:
Lead operations of a plant with approximately 1,500 employees composed of direct, indirect, and salary staff. In accordance with company policies and business unit/plant procedures, achieve high standards in safety, quality, customer service, efficiency & profitability requirements. Maintain costs within budgetary limits while assuring that best operations practices are utilized in the maintenance, conservation of equipment & materials, and/or facilities.
Set overall plant objectives to ensure effective operations consistent with the Continuous Improvement, Values and Philosophy.
Coordinate and direct all functions of plant operations, including but not limited to: Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, Quality, Integrated Supply Chain, OpEx, HR, and Finance.
Align operational objectives with the overall business objectives to ensure a strategy-focused workforce.
Manage and operate performance through the effective implementation of the highest TE safety standards, promotion of the culture of “Safety First” to develop and maintain Zero Incident working place.
Manage and operate performance through the effective use of the Quality Management System (QMS) process and through structured problem solving.
Lead the plant team to support new plants’ ramping up and continuous development.
Direct and mentor the plant leadership team in the performance of their respective roles, consistent with the company’s Leadership model.
Foster an environment which promotes goals, encourages continuous improvement, and builds passion for extraordinary customer experience (ECE) culture.
Drive compliance to the ethics policy and holds others accountable for ethical conduct.
Develop controls and critically review results of operations in reference to planned objectives.
Account for the day-to-day decisions that directly impact the EHS, Compliance, Quality, Delivery, Cost & Inventory of the overall plant.
Maintain a workforce of highly motivated employees with a morale that is conducive to high levels of employee engagement.
Attract, select, develop, train, coach, appraise, and motivate managers and other personnel in key staff positions within the facility.
Establish interfaces with supporting BU functions to assess customer needs and assure accurate project or program technical direction for operations engineering and manufacturing.
Assure timely and relevant communications to and from all levels. This includes communications between affected reporting areas and related departments. Establish systems to enhance intra- and interdepartmental communications.
Assure that collective bargaining agreements are effectively administered.
Create a culture of exceeding customer expectations, ensuring that the organization is highly responsive to customer needs and issues.
Ability to build up strong talent pipeline for plant leadership team and succession plan
What your background should look like:
Knowledge of current technologies in manufacturing (automation/manual assembly, stamping, molding, testing), engineering, NPI, materials management/inventory control, distribution and logistics, purchasing, quality assurance, EHS systems processes and practices.
Strong financial and business acumen.
Strong collaborative skills with the proven ability to drive change and leadership ownership/accountability.
Demonstrate success in building high performance teams, leading cross-functionally, developing and retaining employees, and driving organizational change.
Drive zero incident culture, with employee ownership of safety.
Leadership, performance results, organizational development and operational improvement.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 10 years of experience with progressive levels of accountability and responsibility in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, OPEX and/or related supporting functions.
Strong knowledge and experience with the lean manufacturing, and process tools such as profit planning, strategic planning, Organizational Capability Assessment, Lean System/Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Fixed Capital Optimization, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) processes.
languages: business fluent Mandarin and English mandatory
Competencies
Motivating Others
Building Effective Teams
Managing and Measuring Work
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
Location:
QINGDAO, SD, CN, 266108
City: QINGDAO
State: SD
Country/Region: CN
Travel: 10% to 25%
Requisition ID: 113542
Alternative Locations:
Function: Manufacturing
TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.
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