Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our Mexicali team and lead the scale-up of our manufacturing operations. This critical role will report directly to the Global Operations Manager, Power Solutions.

Role Purpose

The Operations Manager will lead and scale manufacturing operations in Mexicali to support rapid business growth and product transfers. This role is critical for driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, and timely delivery in a high-volume cable assembly environment. The position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on execution to achieve world-class standards.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Ownership

• Manage operational budgets, cost control, and profitability for Mexicali plant.
• Develop strategies for margin improvement and productivity gains.

Operational Leadership

• Oversee end-to-end assembly operations, including material flow, production planning, and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and implement robust quality systems.
• Drive process engineering improvements for efficiency and scalability.

Capacity & Resource Planning

• Develop capacity plans to support phased production ramp-up and product transfers.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and timely work order closure.

Continuous Improvement & Automation

• Lead initiatives for cycle time reduction, labor optimization, and efficiency improvements.
• Implement automation solutions and preventive maintenance programs.
• Improve OEE and reduce scrap through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing team across production, quality, planning, and maintenance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and implement 5S practices.
• Provide training and maintain competency records for direct and indirect labor teams.

Customer & Compliance

• Ensure on-time delivery and lead time reduction.
• Support customer audits and respond to operational queries.
• Maintain process documentation and compliance with industry standards.

Project Management

• Manage product transfer projects from global sites and ensure smooth integration.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions for operational issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: BS in mechanical/industrial engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience: 12–18 years in manufacturing/mass production , preferably in cable assembly or related fields .
• Proven track record in operations leadership, process engineering, and team development.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing , automation , and continuous improvement methodologies .

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team-building skills.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer interaction skills.