Operations and Supply Chain Manager

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Position: Operations & Supply Chain Manager

Location: Nashua, NH

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We have design, sales, and manufacturing locations globally and are currently seeking an Operations Manager to join our High Speed IO Cables team located in Nashua, NH.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, evaluate and implement new manufacturing processes and techniques to support next generation products
• Identify and vet suppliers who can meet the unique quality and agility requirements of NPI environments.
• Ownership of Supply Chain, Traceability, optimized cost and scalability
• Lead sourcing for new product introductions to support fast design cycles and aggressive customer timelines.
• Support engineering with DFM, DFT, and manufacturability feedback from the supply base.
• Enables the Nashua NPI team for Rapid response & clear to build status for new and iterative design.
• Ensure the necessary tools, headcount, and budget to deliver on prototype launch dates and targets.
• Use data-driven insights to identify potential material risks or quality gaps before they impact the production line.
• Regularly audit and refine operational workflows to eliminate bottlenecks between R&D and Manufacturing.
• Develop, promote, and drive compliance to all standard operating procedures
• Develop, promote, and drive implementation of new Component & Assembly Traceability.
• Ensure that Nashua NPI have appropriate resources and are managed to deliver forecasted results
• Deliver on targets for key performance metrics including quality, productivity, cost, and delivery
• Plan and execute new product introduction and scale to full production to meet cost targets and customer quality/delivery
• Drive superior customer service (on-time delivery and responsiveness)
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through the application of lean manufacturing and other appropriate tools
• Plan for and recommend necessary resources to ensure success that include capital equipment, trained employees, effective infrastructure, and materials
• Act as the primary interface with Design Engineering, Process Engineering, Project Management, and Customer teams
• Participate in daily and weekly NPI program meetings and gate reviews
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 5-10%

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline
• 10 years of experience in direct operations/manufacturing management role with responsibility for leading and growing a customer-focused business
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
• Experience with PCBA SMT and/or soldering preferred
• Experience working with Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing tools, emphasis on results process improvement
• Solid presentation, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to interact well with customers
• Familiarity with PLM, ERP, and MES systems (AX, Windchill, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and aptitude for learning specialized software programs

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/