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Manager - Operations

Plexus · Neenah, WI · $129,500–$194,300 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about the operation you've managed. How many people, how many shifts, and what results were you responsible for?

What they are checking: Whether the scope of their past work fits running operations at a multi-customer manufacturing site.

Tell me about a lean or continuous improvement effort you led that lasted.

What they are checking: Whether they create improvements that stick after the project team moves on.

How do you develop supervisors into strong leaders?

What they are checking: Whether they coach front-line leaders, since an operations manager's results depend on them.

Tell me about a hard decision you made that wasn't popular with your team.

What they are checking: Whether they can make and explain tough calls while keeping the team's trust.

What would you do

Your site is missing on-time delivery for a key medical customer. What would you do in your first two weeks?

What they are checking: Whether they diagnose the real constraint and communicate with the customer, instead of only adding overtime.

Safety and output are in conflict on a busy week. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they keep safety non-negotiable and look for other ways to recover output.

About the work

In contract manufacturing, every customer has different products and requirements. How do you run operations that serve many customers at once?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance competing customer priorities on shared lines and people.

Which operating metrics do you review daily and weekly, and how do you act on them?

What they are checking: Whether they run the operation with a steady rhythm of metrics and follow-up, not just monthly reports.

How do you work with quality, engineering and supply chain when a problem crosses all of them?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead cross-functional problem-solving without everyone protecting their own area.

How do you handle labor planning when customer demand swings up and down?

What they are checking: Whether they plan staffing with flexibility like cross-training and temporary labor, rather than reacting late.

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The full job description

As published by Plexus.

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com . Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range: $129,500.00 - $194,300.00 Purpose Statement: Responsible for establishing and maintaining direction to all operational personnel within a focus factory in order to ensure customer and operational commitments are fulfilled, customer satisfaction retained and to enable customer growth. Participates in development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs and people. Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements. Key Job Accountabilities: • In conjunction with site functional leads, develop, lead, and motivate the manufacturing operations team, including evaluating talent, solidifying succession plans, and improving leadership capabilities. • Oversee the effective implementation of customer and operational strategies, ensuring quality, materials, delivery, revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction objectives are met. • Manage site operational and daily management metrics. Manage improvements to meet or exceed expectations of the Plexus System of Operational Excellence. • Maintain customer relationships and be an escalation path for the manufacturing operations, working directly with Customer Management to manage customer P&L and secure future growth opportunities. • Implement programs that improve labor efficiency, on-time delivery, continuous quality improvement, and meet other corporate or customer requirements. • Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential. Education/Experience Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree with 8 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered. Other Qualifications: • Ability to provide leadership, direction and guidance to members of the Operational Unit management team. • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment. • Good oral and written communication skills are necessary. • Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, computer literacy, electronic industry knowledge and ability to supervise. • Develop a passion for customer commitment by influencing members of the Operational Unit to effectively implement customer strategy. • Proficiency and demonstration of the Plexus Core Values. • General office equipment and materials. This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com . Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.

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