Operations Manager

Amphenol IPC (AIPC) is the global leader in power distribution interconnect solutions for IT & Data Communications equipment, electric mobility, and industrial power conversion. We are driven by innovative, empowered, and creative teamwork, and build solutions that solve business challenges.

Headquartered in Endicott, NY, and with operations in China and Mexico, AIPC is a division of Amphenol Corporation, a Fortune 500 company with over 90 years of experience in enabling the ongoing electronics revolution.

The Strategic Operations Manager will play a critical role in driving growth, operational efficiency, and long-term scalability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role requires a forward-thinking leader with a strong track record in project execution, process optimization, and strategic alignment across functions. The ideal candidate combines deep operational expertise with a passion for innovation, leveraging lean methodologies, automation, and smart manufacturing technologies to deliver measurable results and support the company’s evolving growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Operations & Project Leadership

• Develop & Execute Strategic Initiatives: Lead cross-functional teams to plan, develop, and implement projects that optimize manufacturing efficiency, automation, and cost-effectiveness.
• Operational Strategy Alignment: Ensure production, materials, and planning processes support long-term business goals, driving scalability and innovation.
• Technology & Process Innovation: Identify and integrate smart manufacturing practices, digital tools, and automation to streamline operations and drive competitive advantage.

Project-Based Process Improvements

• Lean & Six Sigma Project Implementation: Design and execute continuous improvement projects that enhance quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Capacity Planning & Resource Allocation: Manage capital investment projects, ensuring alignment with expansion goals and production demands.
• Performance Metrics & KPI Optimization: Utilize data-driven decision-making to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and lead times.

Team Leadership & Change Management

• Drive Organizational Change: Lead transformation initiatives focused on operational agility, workforce upskilling, and cultural engagement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, supply chain, and sales teams to align production with business objectives.
• Leadership Development: Build a high-performance operations team, fostering leadership and professional growth at all levels.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Regulatory & Quality Assurance: Oversee adherence to ISO, ITAR, and safety standards, ensuring compliance across operations.
• Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Mitigation: Develop contingency plans to manage supplier risk, capacity fluctuations, and market volatility.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 7 years of leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, or industrial engineering, with a strong emphasis on project-based execution.
• Proven ability to lead high-impact projects and implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and automation initiatives.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and cost analysis to optimize operational expenditures.
• Experience in managing ERP systems, advanced manufacturing technologies, and smart factory solutions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to drive organization-wide alignment.
• Change management expertise, with a track record of implementing transformational initiatives that deliver tangible business results.

Amphenol offers a competitive salary and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.