Operations Manager (Manufacturing)

Your Job 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 under…

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