Operations Manager

1 April 2025
Quality

Location

06492 Wallingford, Connecticut

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About Us

Since 1952, we have been designing and manufacturing cutting-edge technologies for some of the world's most demanding applications. From space exploration to communication to aviation, our international teams are working to create interconnect components that power the future. Our sites are located in different countries, including France, Italy, United States, China, Mexico and India. At the heart of our factories, we grow industrial know-how including molding, plating and component assembly. We are a community of more than 3,000 employees, rich in diversity, with a strong team spirit and open to all of those around us. Dare to be audacious, Make it Simple, Be genuine and Grow together are the 4 values guiding our actions every day. At Radiall, we have made a choice: "Creating Connections that Matter". This is expressed in our purpose, which invites us to work for a better world, through product offerings and programs that we have identified, and on which we can act.

We offer excellent employee affordable benefits with substantial employer contribution to costs - medical/dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, disability and life insurance, a generous bonus plan, and a friendly work environment. If you like lots of variety in your day to day work with outstanding reward, then Radiall is the place for you!

Your Mission

  • Lead and Supervise Operational Teams

    • Provide strategic direction, oversight, and mentorship to managers responsible for operational functions

    • Foster a culture of accountability, performance excellence, and cross-functional collaboration

  • Drive Quality and Continuous Improvement 

    • Ensure adherence to quality standards while spearheading continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with corporate objectives

    • Collaborate with controlling site to implement best practices that enhance operational efficiency and product quality 

  • Monitor Performance and Strategic Reporting

    • Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPI) across all divisions, with a strong focus on quality metrics

    • Present actionable insights and data-driven recommendations to leadership to drive informed decision making

  • Support Operational Units and Cross-Functional Alignments 

    • Partner with APU Managers to address local operational constraints, enabling them to meet and exceed performance targets

    • Facilitate effective communication between operational teams and functional managers, ensuring alignment on evaluations, coaching, and QMS compliance

  • Enhance Supply Chain and Logistics Efficiency

    • Collaborate with supply chain teams to optimize sourcing strategies and align local improvements with corporate guidelines

    • Support logistics operations - including warehouse management, receiving, shipping, and customers compliance 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Direct management of a department 

  • Department / functional area  budget responsibility  

  • Six sigma certification (preferred) 

The Profile

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelors Degree or higher 

  • Advanced Level - 5+ years of relevant work experience, Technical or managerial experience 

Specific Job Skills, Specialized Knowledge or Certifications 

  • Drive large-scale organizational transformation to adapt to shifting market conditions and economic landscapes 

  • Implement automation and digitalization strategies to modernize production processes

  • Lead cross-functional teams 

    • supply chain, quality, manufacturing engineering, etc

  • Utilize advanced Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt preferred) to develop cutting edge foundations

  • Automotive experience is a plus (PPAPs, APQP, SOP ramp up qualifications, high level problem solving skills)

  • Project Management and Supplier Management experience

  • Lean Management (Flow management, manufacturing engineering required)

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