Senior Operations Manager

Job Description

Just imagine shaping how LEGO® electronics come to life through trusted partners, building performance, resilience and responsible operations across the supply base. Then make it real.

As Senior Operations Manager in Nyíregyháza, you’ll work closely with external Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) suppliers and internal colleagues to keep products flowing, improving how work gets done every day.

Play your part in our team succeeding
Within Procurement, you'll lead the operational partnership with assigned EMS suppliers, helping deliver LEGO electronics products through strong factory performance, effective capacity and asset management, and cross-functional collaboration. Supported by engineering, quality, planning and finance colleagues, you'll drive continuous improvement and build resilient, high-performing supplier operations.

Role location and ways of working

This role is based in Nyíregyháza, Hungary. You'll spend three to four days each week at an external supplier site, located approximately one hour from LEGO Nyíregyháza Manufacturing. This is an individual contributor role with no people management responsibilities, and relocation support can be taken into consideration.

Core Responsibilities

• Run end‑to‑end EMS supplier operations, balancing capacity, assets and budgets to meet demand.

• Work with both Equipment Integrator of the Manufacturing Line and EMS supplier to minimize downtime and improve the Automation line to prevent re-occurrence of production line issues. 

• Partner with cross‑functional colleagues to improve line balance, automation and equipment utilization for stronger Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

• Lead quarterly business reviews and shape joint plans that connect cost, delivery, quality and sustainability priorities.

• Deliver cost saving initiatives through Partners for Productivity, removing inefficiencies and simplifying processes over time. This includes reviewing Operations Efficiency by improving Control Plans, Sampling, reducing headcount and non-value added activities.

• Oversee product lifecycle changes, including introductions and end‑of‑life, while coordinating supply planning and risk mitigation.

• Manage the overall Budget for the assigned EMS supplier's operations, including Service, Maintenance, Improvement projects, Operational Expenses etc.

Do you have what it takes?

• Experience working with EMS suppliers in electronics manufacturing, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT) or box build environments.

• Comfortable negotiating, building relationships and communicating clearly across functions and cultures.

• Background in supply chain, business or engineering disciplines, with hands‑on exposure to manufacturing operations in Box Build assembly (from PCBA assembly to Final Assembly) will be required.

• Able to work independently, set direction and follow through while supporting a diverse, inclusive team dynamic.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle in a manufacturing context.

• Experience collaborating across multiple countries and time zones, with confident English communication.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.