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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 requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

Purpose Statement: Acts as the strategic partner and operational "drummer" for the Regional President of the Americas, driving the leadership team's operating rhythm to support hyper-growth from $1B to $3B. Moves beyond standard administrative support to serve as a critical project manager, communications proxy, and gatekeeper, ensuring tight alignment across US and Mexico manufacturing sites, as well as our global partners in APAC and EMEA.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Rhythm of the Business (Strategic Governance):Owns and architects the regional operating calendar. Transitions traditional executive-level event coordination into rigorous operational reviews. Ensures agendas are strategically aligned with the $3B growth target, tracks cross-functional action items, and follows up with VPs to ensure deliverables are met before the next meeting.

• Business Intelligence & P&L Acumen: Reviews and compiles financial, customer, and organizational performance data. Consolidates this information into high-impact dashboards and executive summaries, ensuring the President is fully prepared to advocate for the Americas in global strategy discussions with APAC and EMEA counterparts.

• Executive Communications & Global Proxy:Acts as a direct representative of the Regional President, providing executive-level professional communication to a bi-national audience (US and Mexico). Drafts, refines, and provides constructive feedback on communications to ensure the "voice" of the President is consistently and effectively cascaded through the organization.

• Proactive Time Management:Organizes the Executive Team Member's activities and provides routine administrative services to ensure operations flow smoothly in a fast-paced environment. Anticipates the needs of the Executive and thinks ahead to provide support that keeps them focused on meeting company goals.

• Process Excellence:Creates and maintains standard work in best practices, continuously improving processes not just for executive support, but for how the broader Americas leadership team collaborates and communicates.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications:

• High Business Acumen & Organizational Savvy:Ability to read the room, understand complex global dynamics, and manage stakeholders who outrank them diplomatically.

• Integrity & Absolute Discretion:Understands the importance of confidentiality regarding M&A, restructuring, personnel, and global strategy.

• Global Collaboration: Previous experience with global engagements and collaboration in a larger organization.

• Bias for Action & Problem Solving: Capable of independent initiative and drive to clear operational roadblocks before they reach the President's desk.

• Technical Proficiency:Advanced skills in data visualization, presentation software, and project management tools.

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.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.