Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.
Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.
We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.
Who we are and what we do?
We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives.
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.
Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.
The Role
We're seeking a Quality Operations Manager to join our EMEA Quality team. This role can be based in our Oradea, Livingston or Kelso facility.
In this key role, you'll be the bridge between process quality and customer satisfaction, working closely with our operations teams in manufacturing, sustaining services, and customer management.
You'll be instrumental in driving our quality targets, minimizing the Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ), and boosting operational quality efficiency across multiple Plexus sites. Your work will directly contribute to our commitment to the Plexus Quality Management System and our broader organizational goals.
What You'll Do:
1. Lead the Strategy: Help turn our Global Quality Operations Strategy into reality by supporting quality planning for customer demand and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for smooth product launches.
2. Champion Quality Culture: Embody the Plexus Culture of Quality, coaching and mentoring team members to make quality a key differentiator for our customers.
3. Drive Process Excellence: Support the development of standard work and efficiency in key areas like APQP, First Article Inspection (FAI), and Process Failure Modes Effects and Analysis (PFMEA).
4. Solve Complex Problems: Assist teams with data analysis and advanced problem-solving techniques, using statistics and a predictive mindset to identify issues early and take swift action.
5. Uphold Our Values: Be a role model for the Plexus Core Values.
What We're Looking For:
6. A minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Master's degree, or equivalent experience.
7. A passion for quality and a proven track record in a similar role.
8. The ability to think strategically and act tactically.
This role can be based from our offices in Oradea, Livingston, or Kelso. Please note that travel will be required to support various sites within your assigned area (around 10 - 20%).
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise will directly influence our success, we encourage you to apply.
Why you will love it?
At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.
At Plexus, you will find:
9. A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity
10. Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment
11. An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise
12. Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines
13. Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives
14. Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields
Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:
15. Bespoke development plan
16. Online learning and formal development programs
17. Full-time, permanent employment contract
18. Enhanced pension contributions
19. 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
20. Paid family leave
21. Private medical insurance
22. Group income protection insurance
23. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
24. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
25. Cycle to work scheme
26. Volunteer time off
27. Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)
28. Life assurance
29. Occupational health
30. Vision care discounts
31. Discount schemes
32. Company sick pay scheme
33. Onsite gym/ discounted gym
Application Process
We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.