Molex · 22 hours ago
Director of Operations
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expMolex is seeking a Director of Operations for our Lincoln, NE campus. This individual will lead a 24-hour operation with approximately 700 employees, focusing on driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of innovation and transformation.
ElectronicsLogisticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Coach, mentor, and develop plant operations leaders across stamping, plating, molding, assembly, tool room, and materials management to achieve business objectives while managing variances and minimizing cost of poor quality
Embody and promote Principle-Based Management (PBM) principles consistently, fostering a culture of accountability across the campus and global operations
Lead organizational change initiatives with respect and courage, ensuring smooth transitions and employee engagement
Embrace and drive operational excellence through the Molex Operating Systems (MOS) and leveraging Digital Transformation tools to improve processes
Partner with our design center and other domestic or global manufacturing operations to share knowledge and best practices on a regular basis
Lead operational performance by monitoring KPIs and metrics, applying principle-based decision-making to meet targets
Identify talent gaps at both individual and organizational levels, coaching supervisors to develop skills and close performance gaps
Use performance data and economic analysis to prioritize and allocate resources effectively to maximize results
Champion continuous improvement efforts by challenging existing processes and driving cost-saving initiatives across the plant
Oversee all aspects of plant financial performance with full P&L accountability, ensuring achievement of revenue, cost, and profitability targets
Qualification
Required
5+ years of senior leadership experience leading large-scale operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment
5+ years of experience managing manufacturing, engineering, and/or technical teams
Demonstrated application of quality improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) with experience leading process improvement projects
Preferred
Demonstrated production knowledge of injection molding, stamping/plating, or PCB Assembly manufacturing
Prior experience in high volume connector manufacturing
Prior Automotive industry experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams at all levels
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Company
Molex
Molex supplies electronic interconnect solutions and connectivity products for a broad range of industries. It is a sub-organization of Koch, Inc..
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-09-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Martin Slark
CEO
Alexandra Haser
Senior Industry Standards Engineer
Recent News
2026-01-22
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