Operations Director

Position:
Operations Director

Location:

Valley Green, PA

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world's largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor‑based products and coaxial and high‑speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales.

We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Amphenol's High Speed IO Connectors and Over Pass Solutions Business Unit is a market leader in high‑speed, high‑bandwidth interconnect solutions used in servers, storage, networking equipment, and data center infrastructure. Our products enable reliable, low‑loss data transmission in some of the world's most advanced IT and Datacom platforms, helping power the technology behind leading Tier 1 OEMs. With global design, sales, and manufacturing teams, we are growing quickly and continuing to invest in our people and products.

This role is a chance to make a real impact as part of a collaborative, fast‑moving team within Amphenol's decentralized culture, where ideas are heard, initiative is encouraged, and teams are empowered to make decisions with clear accountability.

• Lead new product introductions from concept to full‑scale production
• Oversee global plant operations and standardize processes
• Ensure effective resource allocation and EHS best practices
• Manage critical operational issues and crisis response

• Develop and execute 3-year operational and capacity plans
• Lead expansion initiatives, new site development, and capital projects
• Forecast demand and optimize global resource utilization

• Oversee global budgets and P&L performance
• Drive cost reduction and operational efficiency
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies

• Define and monitor KPIs (quality, delivery, productivity)
• Use data insights to improve performance and on‑time delivery
• Report results and recommendations to leadership

• Partner cross‑functionally to meet customer and business needs
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and global regulations
• Maintain strong supplier quality systems and audit readiness

• 15+ years in manufacturing management (electronics or mechanical preferred)
• Degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience building and scaling manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001, Lean, Six Sigma, 5S
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
• Willingness to travel globally (50%+);
  Mandarin is an asset

• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Company-supported pension plan
• Competitive incentive programs
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Company Recreation Club with social events, prizes, BBQs, and holiday parties