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Operations Manager (Manufacturing)

Location(s)

Georgetown, Texas

Company

Molex

Career Field

Operations & Manufacturing

Job Number

196699

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Molex is seeking an Operations Manager for our Georgetown, Texas location supporting the Aerospace & Defense Solutions (ADS) division. This role will be responsible for managing manufacturing operations while supporting the continued growth and expansion of the Georgetown site. The Operations Manager will lead production teams, develop frontline leadership, drive operational performance, and partner across functions to build the capabilities needed to support current and future business needs.

Our Team

You'll join a growing manufacturing organization within Molex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions division. Our Georgetown team works closely across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, Facilities, and other capabilities to safely deliver high-quality products to our customers while building an operation positioned for continued growth.

What You Will Do

Operations Leadership & Execution

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and people development
• Translate business and site priorities into clear expectations and actions for manufacturing teams
• Establish operating rhythms and performance measures that drive accountability and consistent execution
• Identify operational constraints and partner across functions to implement sustainable solutions

Georgetown Growth & Operational Readiness

• Partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to support the continued growth and ramp-up of Georgetown operations
• Support the development and scaling of manufacturing processes, staffing models, workflows, equipment readiness, and production capability
• Provide operational input into expansion activities to ensure manufacturing requirements, risks, and resource needs are understood
• Support manufacturing transitions, capacity increases, new equipment implementation, and production changes associated with site growth

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and manufacturing teams while establishing clear expectations and accountability
• Build organizational capability to support current production requirements and future growth
• Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition on workforce planning, staffing, onboarding, and employee development
• Develop frontline leadership capability and succession depth within Operations

Manufacturing & Operational Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement through structured problem solving, root-cause analysis, standard work, waste reduction, and process improvement
• Use operational data and performance measures to identify trends, constraints, and improvement opportunities
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to improve manufacturing processes, product flow, equipment utilization, and operational performance
• Promote disciplined execution while maintaining the flexibility needed within a growing manufacturing environment

Production & Capacity Planning

• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and site leadership to align production capability with customer demand
• Evaluate labor, equipment, workflow, and production capacity requirements as manufacturing volume grows
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement solutions that improve throughput, productivity, and delivery performance
• Provide operational input into capacity planning and future resource requirements

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion an environment where safety is incorporated into everyday decisions and operational practices
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet applicable customer and product requirements
• Reinforce process discipline, accountability, training, and continuous improvement
• Ensure employees have the training, tools, and resources necessary to perform their work safely and effectively

Principle Based Management

• Apply Principle Based Management to leadership, decision-making, talent development, and operational priorities
• Create an environment where employees understand how their work contributes to customer and business value
• Encourage employees to challenge existing approaches, identify opportunities, take ownership, and continuously improve
• Develop and deploy talent based on individual strengths, contribution, and business needs

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant manufacturing leadership experience
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing or operations experience
• Experience leading manufacturing teams and developing frontline leaders
• Experience managing operations within a growing, changing, or complex manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience driving results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
• Experience partnering across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, and other business functions
• Experience using data and structured problem solving to identify root causes and improve operational performance
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, changing priorities, and a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience supporting the launch, expansion, or significant scale-up of a manufacturing operation
• Experience within aerospace, defense, electronics, semiconductor, connectors, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
• Experience with high-mix or complex manufacturing operations
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence methodologies
• Experience supporting capacity expansion, equipment implementation, production transfers, or manufacturing footprint changes
• Experience building and developing manufacturing leadership teams
• Lean Six Sigma certification or advanced degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate''s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

Molex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions (ADS) division delivers advanced connectivity and electronic solutions for demanding applications where performance, reliability, and innovation matter. Within ADS, ACBU brings together capabilities focused on serving customers in complex, technology-driven markets.

At Molex, we create value through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to helping people maximize their potential. As part of Koch, employees are empowered to challenge the status quo, take ownership, and pursue opportunities that create value for customers, the business, and themselves.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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