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TE Connectivity DIR OPERATIONS in Lamphun, Thailand
DIR OPERATIONS
Posting Start Date: 3/20/26
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Job Description:
Job Overview
Director of Operations – Thailand, Lamphun
Location: Lamphun, Thailand
Position Overview:
The Director of Operations DDN Lamphun site will be responsible for managing and leading the manufacturing plant operations in the areas of EHS, compliance, quality, delivery, ECE, and cost control in relation to safety & security, profitability, productivity, materials management, Talent development and continuous improvements.
Job Requirements
Responsibilities:
Lead operations of a plant with ca.1000 employees composed of direct, indirect, andsalary staff. In accordance with company policies and business unit/plant procedures, achieve highstandards in safety, quality, customer service, efficiency & profitability requirements. Maintain costswithin budgetary limits while assuring that best operations practices are utilized in the maintenance,conservation of equipment & materials, and/or facilities.
Set overall plant objectives to ensure effective operations consistent with ContinuousImprovement, Values and Philosophy.
Coordinate and direct all functions of plant operations, including but not limited to: Manufacturing,Engineering, EHS, Quality, Integrated Supply Chain, OpEx, HR, and Finance.
Align operational objectives with the overall business objectives to ensure a strategy-focusedworkforce.
Manage and operate performance through the effective implementation of the highest TE safetystandards, promotion of the culture of “Safety First” to develop and maintain Zero Incident workingplace.
Manage and operate performance through the effective use of the Quality Management System(QMS) process and through structured problem solving to develop and maintain Zero incidentquality performance for major customers and projects, and contribute to accelerating NPI execution
Lead the plant team ramping up the operation with focus on continuous development.
Direct and mentor the plant leadership team in the performance of their respective roles, consistentwith the company’s Leadership model.
Foster an environment which promotes goals, encourages continuous improvement, and buildspassion for extraordinary customer experience (ECE) culture.
Drive compliance to the ethics policy and holds others accountable for ethical conduct.
Develop controls and critically review results of operations in reference to planned objectives.
Account for the day-to-day decisions that directly impact EHS, Compliance, Quality, Delivery,Cost & Inventory of the overall plant.
Maintain a workforce of highly motivated employees instilling morale that is conducive to high levelsof employee engagement.
Attract, select, develop, train, coach, appraise, and motivate managers and other personnel in keystaff positions within the facility.
Establish interfaces with supporting BU functions to assess customer needs and assure accurateproject or program technical direction for operations engineering and manufacturing.
Assure timely and relevant communications to and from all levels. This includes communicationsbetween affected reporting areas and related departments. Establish systems to enhance intra- andinter-departmental communications.
Assure that collective bargaining agreements are effectively administered.
Create a culture of exceeding customer expectations, ensuring that the organization is highlyresponsive to customer needs and issues.
Ability to build up strong talent pipeline for plant leadership team and succession plan
What your background should look like
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 15 years of experience with progressive levels of accountability and responsibility inManufacturing, Supply Chain, OPEX and/or related supporting functions.
Strong knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing, and process tools such as profit planning, strategic planning, Organizational Capability Assessment, Lean
Job Criteria:
Knowledge of current technologies in manufacturing (automation/manual assembly, stamping,molding, testing), engineering, NPI, materials management/inventory control, distribution andlogistics, purchasing, quality assurance, EHS systems processes and practices.
Strong financial and business acumen.
Strong collaborative skills with the proven ability to drive change and leadershipownership/accountability.
Demonstrate success in building high performance teams, leading cross-functionally, developingand retaining employees, and driving organizational change.
Drive zero incident culture, with employee ownership of safety.
Leadership, performance results, organizational development and operational improvement.
Job Locations:
179 Moo 4, Northern Region Industrial Eastate
Lamphun, Lamphun 51000
Thailand
Posting City: Lamphun
Job Country: Thailand
Travel Required: 10% to 25%
Requisition ID: 149684
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Manufacturing
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