Global Head of Operations & Multisite Excellence

Korn Ferry; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry, on behalf of our client, is seeking a Head of Global Operations to lead multi-site manufacturing excellence across North America and Asia. The role emphasizes cost, quality, safety, and service, with a focus on building regional capability and standardizing processes.

The successful candidate will drive strategic manufacturing plans, develop regional talent, and coach leaders to sustain long-term performance in a complex global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership, overseeing multiple sites.
• Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) in manufacturing.
• Cross-disciplinary background across manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, logistics, or finance.
• Proven leadership of diverse teams including both exempt-level plant management and nonexempt employees.
• Strong strategic planning and executive-level communication skills.
• Analytical skills to translate ERP data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Change management experience leading technology transitions or system-driven process improvements.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Standardize and maintain operating systems to drive repeatable processes across locations.
• Lead end-to-end resource planning across the US to achieve regional revenue, profit, and service targets.
• Act as a fact-centered strategic partner for Finance, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
• Establish and scale a regional safety culture with leadership engagement and risk reduction.
• Ensure governance and compliance with policies across sites.
• Create and execute an annual regional improvement plan for safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Expand regional data collection and rapid improvement cycles; enable useful control systems.
• Own organizational health, ensuring teams understand work systems and resources are aligned.

Skills

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dyn)

Multi-site operations leadership

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Leadership/people management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Korn Ferry, on behalf of our client, is seeking a Head of Global Operations to lead multi-site manufacturing excellence across North America and Asia. The role emphasizes cost, quality, safety, and service, with a focus on building regional capability and standardizing processes.

The successful candidate will drive strategic manufacturing plans, develop regional talent, and coach leaders to sustain long-term performance in a complex global environment.