Director India Operations

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Job Overview

Lead TE Connectivity's Grow-in-India strategy and shape the future of manufacturing excellence.

We are seeking a highly experienced leader with a proven track record of building and scaling manufacturing operations in complex environments.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in TE Connectivity's India growth journey. Over the next 2-3 years, the role will focus on establishing the operational foundation required to support accelerated growth through manufacturing excellence, localization, supplier ecosystem development, and operational transformation.

This role is particularly suited to a seasoned operations executive who has led large-scale manufacturing organizations, influenced enterprise-wide decisions, and is motivated by the opportunity to create a lasting impact on TE's long-term success in India.

This is a highly visible leadership role partnering with business leaders across Operations, Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Government Affairs.

The successful candidate will bring deep manufacturing and operations expertise, a strong understanding of the Indian industrial landscape, and a proven ability to lead large-scale transformation initiatives in a global matrix environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the India Operations strategy aligned with long-term business growth objectives.
• Lead manufacturing, localization, sourcing, supplier development, and capacity expansion initiatives.
• Build a competitive local supplier ecosystem and strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Drive operational excellence through LEAN, Six Sigma, automation, productivity, quality, and cost-improvement programs.
• Partner with Engineering and Product Management teams to support NPI, localization, and manufacturing readiness.
• Collaborate with government and regulatory stakeholders to support compliance and business growth.
• Build and develop a high-performing operations organization capable of supporting TE's future growth ambitions.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Considerable years of leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sourcing, or engineering.
• Proven success leading manufacturing transformation, localization, supplier development, and large-scale operations.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes such as stamping, molding, plating, assembly, automation, and tool & die.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within complex global matrix organizations.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  
  

Join us and help create the operational platform that will power TE Connectivity's next phase of growth in India.
Skills Required
manufacturing processes , Six Sigma, Sourcing, Lean, Supplier Development, Productivity, Automation