Operations Manager

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Be Part of a Global Force Driving the Future of Communication and Connectivity. Amphenol Network Solutions, headquartered in Liberty Lake, WA, is a proud division of Amphenol Corporation, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of interconnect products.

With global headquarters in Wallingford, CT, Amphenol is driven by a bold vision: to connect people with technology across the globe. Here at Amphenol, we’re at the forefront of the industry, delivering a cutting‑edge portfolio of fiber distribution, cable management, power solutions, racks, passives, and enclosures.

At Amphenol Network Solutions, we power global connectivity—from fiber crossing oceans to networks spanning continents. Join us and help shape the future, one connection at a time.

Manage departmental objectives, provide coordination, direction, leadership, and technical assistance to domestic production, receiving, shipping, warehouse, logistics and manufacturing engineering employees. The ideal candidate must combine exceptional analytical capabilities, have a deep understanding of our business and manufacturing knowledge and a proven track record of improving business performance by driving cross‑functional alignment and exerting influence in a matrixed organization.

· Provides coaching and guidance to production / warehouse management personnel and team leaders on their duties, monitoring their progress, and evaluating their performance through established performance management processes and metrics

• Manage the manufacturing engineering resources that support existing production, new product introductions, product packaging solutions and focus on cost reduction across the operation
• Continually assess employees’ progress, completing performance reviews as scheduled, and administer disciplinary action when appropriate, as well as recommend and train employees for advancement opportunities
• Develop and manage the strategies, plans and budgets as agreed with the executive team to achieve the organizational and financial objectives of the company
• Oversee all daily operations of the plant from receiving, production, warehouse, and shipping ensuring policies and procedures are followed
• Develop and manage a consistent factory review process for monitoring cost, quality, DL efficiency, equipment maintenance, and delivery performance.
• Collect and analyze key performance indicator data in order to initiate continuous improvement and make operational decisions
• Utilize Lean principles to drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and optimization of facilities
• Effectively manage labor requirements / manpower planning, production output, stock management, plant modifications and develop innovative systems and processes utilizing all available technology
• Work on short‑term and long‑term projects that are critical to the success of organizational and cross‑organizational objectives and has a critical role in ensuring that projects, costs and goals positively reflect on the success of Amphenol Network Solutions
• Determine priorities based on organizational and departmental goals
• Establish strong relationship with product development to develop manufacturing processes for new product designs when required or modify existing processes
• Manage Quality Assurance personnel that audit processes, process internal and external DMRs and RMAs, conduct part/product inspections, help to identify direct ways to reduce waste, improve efficiencies and enhance productivity while maintaining product quality
• Ensure that plant safety procedures are established and being followed by all affected resources

Strong collaboration and influencing skills and excellent problem‑solving and communication skills (oral and written).

• • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field, plus ten years progressive management / supervisory experience in a high‑mix low‑volume manufacturing business; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• • Engineering degree preferred
• Demonstrated…