Operations and Supply Chain Manager

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