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The Aerospace, Defense & Marine (AD&M) Business Unit is seeking a Manager II, Operations to join the Mount Joy facility. The Mount Joy operation is comprised of a highly skilled workforce providing high precision machined components used in products servicing the Aerospace and Defense industry. This position reports to the Plant Manager and provides leadership to value stream leaders and employees. You work closely with other plant support functions, communicating the status of operations and requesting assistance from them when required. You achieve customer satisfaction by assuring that products are manufactured within the plant objectives for safety, productivity, quality, and delivery. Also, in this position you play a critical role in the facility's lean initiative to drive value stream transformation and continuous improvement in all aspects of the manufacturing environment.
Job Requirements
Build and sustain a strong safety culture across the value stream, aligned with global standards and driven through local team engagement.
Own operational performance for the assigned value stream area, delivering against Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, and Engagement targets.
Lead, coach, and develop value stream leaders across a multi-shift operation.
Define, deploy, and sustain Leader Standard Work and effective daily management routines.
Partner closely with Quality to improve right first time output through structured problem solving and focused performance reviews.
Apply lean manufacturing principles to embed a continuous improvement culture, including Kaizens and productivity initiatives.
Implement and sustain TEOA and standard work across all value stream areas.
Lead recovery actions within the assigned value streams when performance falls below plan.
Work effectively across functions including EH&S, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Maintenance, Facilities, and other support teams.
Partner with Finance to manage costs, control spend, and support decisions aligned to the site P&L.
Plan capacity, skills, and flexibility across shifts to meet customer and business demand.
Ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication across shifts and functions.
Deliver short term operational results while contributing to longer term site objectives.
What your background should look like
- Degree in manufacturing or a related discipline preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment, including a minimum of 3 years in a Production Manager role.
- Strong lean manufacturing experience, including SMED, visual management, standard work, and daily management.
- Solid understanding of industrial quality systems and compliance requirements.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing finance, including cost control and budget management.
- Experience operating in a low volume, high mix manufacturing environment with multiple customers and suppliers.
- Proven experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system in a manufacturing setting.
- Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Comfortable challenging priorities and focusing teams on the outcomes that matter most
- This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.
Competencies
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $144,600 - $180,700 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
1250 EAST MAIN STREET
MOUNT JOY, Pennsylvania 17552-9338
United States
The Aerospace, Defense & Marine (AD&M) Business Unit is seeking a Manager II, Operations to join the Mount Joy facility. The Mount Joy operation is comprised of a highly skilled workforce providing high precision machined components used in products servicing the Aerospace and Defense industry. This position reports to the Plant Manager and provides leadership to value stream leaders and employees. You work closely with other plant support functions, communicating the status of operations and requesting assistance from them when required. You achieve customer satisfaction by assuring that products are manufactured within the plant objectives for safety, productivity, quality, and delivery. Also, in this position you play a critical role in the facility's lean initiative to drive value stream transformation and continuous improvement in all aspects of the manufacturing environment.
Job Requirements
Build and sustain a strong safety culture across the value stream, aligned with global standards and driven through local team engagement.
Own operational performance for the assigned value stream area, delivering against Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, and Engagement targets.
Lead, coach, and develop value stream leaders across a multi-shift operation.
Define, deploy, and sustain Leader Standard Work and effective daily management routines.
Partner closely with Quality to improve right first time output through structured problem solving and focused performance reviews.
Apply lean manufacturing principles to embed a continuous improvement culture, including Kaizens and productivity initiatives.
Implement and sustain TEOA and standard work across all value stream areas.
Lead recovery actions within the assigned value streams when performance falls below plan.
Work effectively across functions including EH&S, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Maintenance, Facilities, and other support teams.
Partner with Finance to manage costs, control spend, and support decisions aligned to the site P&L.
Plan capacity, skills, and flexibility across shifts to meet customer and business demand.
Ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication across shifts and functions.
Deliver short term operational results while contributing to longer term site objectives.
What your background should look like
- Degree in manufacturing or a related discipline preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment, including a minimum of 3 years in a Production Manager role.
- Strong lean manufacturing experience, including SMED, visual management, standard work, and daily management.
- Solid understanding of industrial quality systems and compliance requirements.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing finance, including cost control and budget management.
- Experience operating in a low volume, high mix manufacturing environment with multiple customers and suppliers.
- Proven experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system in a manufacturing setting.
- Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Comfortable challenging priorities and focusing teams on the outcomes that matter most
- This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.
Competencies
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $144,600 - $180,700 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
1250 EAST MAIN STREET
MOUNT JOY, Pennsylvania 17552-9338
United States
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Who's Hiring
- PetSmart60
- Lockheed Martin24
- T-Mobile ~ Exclusive Wireless8
- Clean Harbors7
- Bass Pro Shops7
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Consumer Goods
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Energy
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in retail operations manager jobs.
- 3-5 years of retail management or store operations experience
- Proficiency with inventory management and point-of-sale systems
- Demonstrated experience managing and scheduling hourly teams
- Familiarity with loss prevention protocols and shrink reduction strategies
- Experience with planogram execution and visual merchandising standards
- Bachelor's degree in business, retail management, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Retail Operations Manager Job Search
Quantify your store performance results
Hiring managers want to see the operational impact you drove, not just your responsibilities. Replace vague bullets with figures: shrink reduction, labor cost savings, units processed per hour, or audit scores you improved over a defined period.
Tailor your resume to store format
A big-box background reads differently than specialty or grocery operations. Call out the store format, square footage, and team size you managed so recruiters can immediately see whether your experience matches their environment.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists retail operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by operational focus
Job titles vary widely: inventory manager, store operations lead, district ops coordinator. Search by the specific function you want, such as supply chain, workforce scheduling, or compliance, so you're not missing openings under alternate titles.
Prepare scenario answers around shrink and labor
Expect structured interview questions about how you reduced inventory loss and controlled labor spend without hurting service levels. Build two or three specific examples before your first screen, since these come up in almost every operations interview.
Negotiate the full compensation structure
Retail operations roles often include store performance bonuses, quarterly incentives, and merchandise allowances on top of base pay. Ask for the full variable compensation breakdown before you accept, not just the base figure.
Retail Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most retail operations managers?
PetSmart, Lockheed Martin, and T-Mobile ~ Exclusive Wireless are hiring the most retail operations managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to track store expansion cycles and seasonal peak hiring periods.
How many retail operations manager jobs are remote?
About 28% of retail operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-store nature of most operations roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include e-commerce operations, vendor compliance, and corporate retail systems support rather than store-floor management.
How do you become a retail operations manager?
Most retail operations managers start in hourly or supervisory store roles and move up by demonstrating consistent results in areas like inventory accuracy, scheduling efficiency, and loss prevention. Building fluency with the systems your employer uses, taking on cross-functional projects like store resets or audits, and volunteering for district-level initiatives signals readiness for a broader operations scope.
Can you get a retail operations manager job with limited experience?
Yes, especially at smaller formats or single-unit operators who value hands-on versatility over a long title history. Focus your application on measurable contributions from department lead or assistant manager roles, highlight any exposure to inventory systems or workforce scheduling, and target companies currently opening new locations since they tend to promote from adjacent roles quickly.
What does the retail operations manager interview process look like?
Most processes start with a phone or video screen focused on your operations background and team size, followed by one or two in-person rounds that often include a store walk-through or situational role-play. Expect scenario questions about handling a shrink spike, covering an understaffed shift, or executing a planogram reset under time pressure. A final offer conversation with a district or regional manager is common at larger chains.
Where can I find and apply to retail operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to retail operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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