Operations Officer - Spanish & English Speaker

Amphenol Corporation Amphenol is a global leader in interconnect technology and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-performance connectivity solutions. Our products power critical applications across communications, data centers, and industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial.

Operations Director, High-Speed IO Cable Business Unit
Amphenol is hiring a hands-on, strategic Operations Director to lead performance across its High-Speed IO Cable Business Unit.

This role oversees manufacturing, production planning, quality, and logistics across a multi-site footprint in Mexicali, Mexico and Connecticut, USA . The Mexicali campus includes multiple Amphenol operating units, and this leader will play a key role in driving alignment, efficiency, and performance across cable and wire assembly operations.

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead at scale, build synergies across sites, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities
Drive and execute operational strategy aligned with business and customer needs
Own KPIs across productivity, cost, quality, and delivery
Lead and develop Plant Managers and cross-functional teams
Ensure the right structure, talent, and resources are in place to meet performance goals
Deliver consistent results across quality, cost, and on-time delivery metrics
Standardize and enforce operating procedures across sites
Plan and deploy capital, workforce, and infrastructure to support growth
Partner with senior leadership and customers, translating data into clear, actionable insights

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of senior operations leadership experience in manufacturing
• Experience leading multi-site operations, ideally in cable, interconnect, or related industries

Core strengths:
Operational strategy (capacity planning, footprint optimization, NPI, transfers)
Hands-on, results-driven leadership style
Ability to execute in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Effective communicator with customer-facing experience

Additional:
Willing to travel ~30%
Ability to be based in Mexicali, Mexico
English and Spanish fluency required