Director of Operations - Aftermarket Services
Plexus · Neenah, WI
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $171k–$283k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level production role at Plexus (industrial) in Neenah, WI. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen
- Base pay
- $171k–$283k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $109k–$174k. This one lists $171k–$283k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 36 production engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 35 other live production postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- About 97% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $90k–$141k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 53%
- ✓ Lean 50%
- Root cause 28%
- EHS / safety 28%
- Automation 22%
- Six Sigma 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Plexus in Neenah
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Full description from PlexusAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree with 10 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 Manufacturing Operations 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 Manufacturing Operations to effectively implement customer strategy.
- ✓Proficiency and demonstration of the Plexus Core Values.
- ✓General office equipment and materials.
Travel
Requirements
- ✓40% or less.
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.
Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.
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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
Key Job Accountabilities
- •Evaluate and promote best practices and optimum utilization of resources; devise standard operating practices and develop plans for the efficient use of materials, machines, capital and employees; and drive improvements through the application of lean manufacturing practices and Kaizen activity.
- •Responsible for overall site sector(s) manufacturing operations to include; supply chain, performance and capacity management.
- •Provide the manufacturing site sectors operations leadership, resulting in the effective implementation of the required vision, strategy, quality, OTD, revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
- •Responsible for the management of level 1and level 2 metrics (as defined by SOP 14003) and daily management metrics.
- •Develop, lead, and motivate the manufacturing operations team. This involves evaluating talent and strengthening the team as required, solidifying succession plans and improving leadership capability.
- •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.
