Executive Vice President, Global Operations

Fawkes Energy; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes Energy seeks an Executive Vice President, Global Operations to lead and integrate worldwide operations, spanning manufacturing, supply chain, and project delivery. This role drives unified systems, governance, and standardized processes to enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

The EVP will guide strategic initiatives, oversee global budgets, and champion Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformations across regions while building a high-performance leadership team

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, project management, or related areas.
• 10 years of experience in senior management roles.
• Experience in global operations management within large multinational corporations.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement global operations strategies aligned with company goals.
• Establish global operations management systems, governance frameworks, and standardized processes.
• Drive optimization of global operating models to enhance execution efficiency.
• Develop long-term operational plans to support global expansion.
• Oversee global operations, including regional operations, manufacturing, and project operations.
• Oversee global performance and ensure efficient cross-regional collaboration.
• Optimize costs while improving profitability and resource utilization.
• Establish unified global operational standards and best practices.
• Lead global supply chain planning, procurement, logistics, inventory, and delivery systems.
• Establish supplier management and strategic sourcing systems.
• Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of products and services.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish performance management systems and KPIs.
• Improve production efficiency and cost competitiveness.
• Promote digital operations and intelligent management.
• Oversee major global projects and resource allocation.
• Manage global budgets and capital expenditures.
• Establish risk management systems and business continuity plans.
• Oversee quality management and compliance with standards.
• Establish EHS/ESG management system.
• Drive ERP, MES, SCM, CRM platforms and digital innovations.
• Foster cross-functional leadership and strategic partnerships.
• Support M&A integration and international expansion.
• Build and lead the global operations team.

Skills

Global Operations

Supply Chain Management

Manufacturing Operations

Project Operations

Strategic Leadership

Lean Management

Six Sigma

Digital Operations

Cross-cultural Leadership

Change Management

Global Resource Management

Performance Management

Enterprise Risk Management

Quality Management

Business Continuity

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

MBA/EMBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description: Executive Vice President, Global Operations

Position Overview

The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Operations is a member of the company’s senior executive team, with overall responsibility for formulating and executing global operations strategies. This role leads core functions including global business operations, supply chain management, manufacturing, project delivery, operational technology, quality management, and continuous improvement. The EVP is responsible for establishing a unified global operations management system, optimizing cross-regional resource allocation, and enhancing operational efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The role ensures the efficient, stable, and sustainable development of global business operations, creating value for the company’s long‑term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Global Operations Strategy

Formulate and implement global operations strategies aligned with the company’s overall strategy and business development goals.

Establish global operations management systems, governance frameworks, and standardized processes.

Drive the optimization of global operating models to enhance organizational execution efficiency and operational capabilities.

Develop long-term operational plans to support the company’s global expansion.

Global Business Operations Management

Assume overall responsibility for global business operations, including regional operations, manufacturing, project operations, and service operations.

Oversee global operational performance and ensure efficient collaboration across regional business units.

Optimize operational costs while improving profitability and resource utilization rates.

Establish unified global operational standards and best practices.

Global Supply Chain and Delivery Management

Lead global supply chain planning, procurement, logistics, inventory, and delivery systems.

Optimize the supply chain network to enhance supply stability and operational efficiency.

Establish global supplier management and strategic sourcing systems.

Ensure the timely, high-quality delivery of products and services.

Operational Excellence

Drive Lean operations, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Establish operational performance management systems and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Improve production efficiency, operational quality, and cost competitiveness.

Promote digital operations and intelligent management practices.

Global Project and Resource Management

Oversee the execution of major global projects and the project portfolio.

Optimize global resource allocation, including personnel, capital, equipment, and technology resources.

Facilitate cross-regional project collaboration to enhance project delivery capabilities.

Manage global operational budgets and capital expenditures.

Risk, Quality, and Compliance Management

Establish global operational risk management systems and business continuity plans.

Oversee quality management systems to ensure compliance with international standards and industry regulations.

Ensure global operations comply with local laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements. Establish an EHS/ESG (Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability) management system.

Digital Operations and Innovation

Drive the implementation of ERP, MES, SCM, CRM, and global operational platforms.

Introduce digital technologies such as AI, Big Data, IoT, and RPA to enhance operational intelligence.

Advance automation and digital transformation to improve organizational operational capabilities.

Establish a data-driven operational decision-making system.

Strategic Partnership and Cross-functional Leadership

Collaborate with the CEO and senior management team to formulate corporate strategy.

Coordinate departments such as Sales, Product, R&D, Finance, HR, and Customer Success to achieve global collaborative operations.

Build a global ecosystem of partners and suppliers.

Support M&A integration, international expansion, and the implementation of strategic projects.

Team Building and Organizational Development

Build and lead the global operations management team.

Develop global operations leaders and regional management teams.

Establish performance management and succession planning processes.

Foster a global operations culture characterized by high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Preferred majors: Business Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or related fields.

MBA, EMBA, or relevant Master’s degree preferred.

Work Experience

15 years of experience in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, project management, or related areas.

10 years of experience in senior management roles.

Previous experience as Head of Global Operations, COO, VP of Operations, or similar executive positions.

Experience in global operations management within large multinational corporations.

Experience managing international teams and cross-regional operations is preferred.

Core Competencies

Global Operations Strategy

Business Operations

Global Supply Chain Management

Manufacturing Operations

Project Operations

Operational Excellence

Lean Management

Six Sigma

Digital Operations

Global Resource Management

Performance Management

Enterprise Risk Management

Quality Management

Business Continuity

Corporate Governance

Strategic Planning

Cross-cultural Leadership

Change Management

Global Business Expansion

Leadership & Talent Development

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Global Revenue Growth Rate

Global Operating Margin

EBITDA Growth Rate

Global Operating Cost Reduction Rate

Global Supply Chain Efficiency

On-Time Delivery Rate

Inventory Turnover Rate

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Project On-Time Delivery Rate

Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)

Net Promoter Score (NPS)

Global Quality Pass Rate

Safety Incident Rate

Digital Transformation Project Completion Rate

Operational ROI

Employee Engagement and Retention Rates