SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER (M/F/D)

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 The Operations Manager is responsible of leading the full scope of his/her responsibility in the Operations environment as well as to ensure the implementation and execution of TE EMEA Auto’s strategy.
Actively drives implementation of TE Auto’s standards, using TEOA & Lean Manufacturing concepts.
Her/his operations related decisions are closely aligned with all other functions, manages plant operations / Value Stream Managers and ensures compliance with all relevant policies, is responsible for meeting production schedules, shipping, maintaining, quality, controlling manufacturing costs, implementing continuous improvement and promoting good employee and community relations.
Tasks Summary & Responsibilities Directs the proper utilisation and maintenance of machinery and tooling including the scheduling of preventive maintenance and repairs in accordance with production commitments.
Recommends additions to operations responsibility, new equipment, tools and machinery.
Ensures that operation budgets are established by departments, changing amounts if necessary and submitting them for approval.
Maintains conformance to budgetary limitations in all production departments.
Is responsible to ensure that production is properly scheduled and allocated, and that personnel, equipment and materials are adequate to meet budget, schedule and delivery dates Manage the team by objectives based on strong KPIs setting and drives down TEOA mindset to the complete value stream to bring plant to the next level of transformation.
Strong analytical and strategic mindset Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
Maintains and develops quality policies to ensure customer satisfaction to drive the continues reduction of Complaints and COPQ Provides strong leadership to Department Managers in order to ensure benchmark performance  Directs through supervision, the activities of all personnel, establishes overall objectives so that schedules can be met and harmonised through proper coordination of various functions under his/her competence.
Selects, trains and develops associates for key positions.
Ensures that supervisors know their scope of responsibilities and delegates authority for adequate responsibilities.
Establish standards of performance for employees supervised in line with company practices and professional standards.
Ensure that plant safety rules are followed Administers company policies concerning hiring, layoffs, discipline, transfers, promotions, etc.
Determines the organisational structure and continues to develop the organizational structure  Implements effective communication techniques to keep associates informed on quality, production, profitability, safety, and environmental and personal development goals.
Drive and develop LEAN culture and process to eliminate / reduce waste according to lean manufacturing system Requirements.
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or Master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or related field 8+ years’ management experience 8+ years of professional experience, Automotive is an advantage but not a must Proven accomplishments utilizing OpEx and Lean tools/methodologies (Six Sigma BB, Tool Champion, DOE, GR&R, FMEA, PDCA etc.) is an advantage Proven accomplishment in business development is a plus Fluent in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken Strong strategical and tactical thinking and problem-solving attitude Excellent team builder, with great leadership, interpersonal and communication skills Comfortable to work in a fast-paced, international matrix organisation Fast learner, able to quickly familiarize her/himself with existing methods and practices and new concepts/ideas Competencies Building Effective Teams Managing and Measuring Work Motivating Others Values.
Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation SET.
Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY TE Connectivity is a global technology leader enabling a secure, sustainable, productive, and connected future.
Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions have been proven in the most demanding environments, enabling advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy technology, data communications, and for the home.
With more than employees, including more than engineers, we work with customers in nearly 140 countries.
TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS.
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WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS.
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority! •    Competitive Salary Package •    Performance-Based Bonus Plans •    Health and Wellness Incentives •    Employee Stock Purchase Program •    Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events •    Employee Resource Group Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers.
In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.