Senior Manager - General Affairs

Delta Electronics Americas LTD - Plano, TX

Full-time - Senior

Plano, TX

101-250 employees

About the position

The Senior Manager - General Affairs at Delta is responsible for overseeing the operations and management of facilities, ensuring a positive work environment, and leading a team of professionals. This role involves project management, office operations, facilities management, safety compliance, and budget management, all aimed at supporting the company's mission of providing innovative and energy-efficient solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operations management, particularly in manufacturing and facilities management, and will play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary site leader, ensuring a positive and engaging work environment.
• Supervise and mentor facility staff, including technicians, engineers, and administrative personnel.
• Provide ongoing coaching, training, and professional development opportunities to enhance team skills and capabilities.
• Foster collaboration and teamwork across departments and functions to achieve shared goals and objectives.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set clear performance expectations, and recognize achievements to motivate and retain top talent.
• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the facility organization.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute facilities projects, including new construction, renovations, expansions, and equipment installations.
• Develop project scopes, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, and expenditures, and provide regular updates to senior management and project sponsors.
• Investigate and identify root-cause of any problems that arise with processes, procedures, and operations.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess outcomes, capture lessons learned, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Coordinate office space planning, allocation, and utilization to optimize efficiency and support business operations.
• Manage office services including janitorial, catering, and security to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Oversee administrative functions such as mail distribution, supplies procurement, and vendor management to support daily operations.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline office operations and improve workflow.
• Serve as a liaison between office staff and senior management to address operational needs and facilitate communication.
• Ensure the efficient operation of facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs to maintain facility infrastructure and extend equipment life.
• Manage facility improvement projects, from planning and budgeting to execution and completion, to meet manufacturing demands.
• Monitor and optimize energy usage and sustainability initiatives to reduce costs and enhance environmental stewardship.
• Collaborate with external vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure quality service delivery and compliance with safety standards.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to ensure company goals in safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and cost are met.
• Champion a culture of safety and compliance throughout the plant, ensuring all processes and procedures meet regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness drills to maintain a safe working environment.
• Implement and enforce safety policies and procedures to promote a culture of workplace safety and accident prevention.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain documentation and records related to safety inspections, training, and compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to provide timely facilities support that aligns with manufacturing schedules and requirements.
• Perform all operations in compliance with applicable regulations (ISO, GMP, etc).
• Troubleshoot and resolve facility-related issues to minimize production disruptions and maintain high operational efficiency.
• Assist in planning and implementation of changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work.
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives by optimizing space utilization and implementing continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate with logistics and supply chain teams to facilitate seamless material flow and warehouse operations.
• Develop and manage the budget, including operational expenses, capital expenditures, and maintenance costs.
• Monitor spending against budget allocations and implement cost-saving measures without compromising safety or operational efficiency.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, and service providers to obtain competitive pricing and maximize budgetary resources.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for senior management to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Implement financial controls and policies to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with corporate guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction, or related discipline highly preferred.
• At least 10 years of operations management experience; significant experience in engineering and maintenance of manufacturing facilities.
• 7+ years successful and progressive management experience in a production and manufacturing environment, preferably in the power electronics industry.
• Experience in factory power/energy saving or clean energy projects.
• Previous experience building a strong and positive team environment, and experience managing leaders successfully.
• Financial management, capital management, and budget knowledge, as well as the ability to interpret and analyze financial data.
• Analytic skills, particularly using Microsoft Excel to gather, manipulate and comprehend data.
• Demonstrated success identifying and implementing successful Continuous Process Improvement programs.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus.