Global Operations Director

Alfa Laval Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Global Operations Director to lead its Thermal Ceramics Division. This pivotal role involves developing and executing a manufacturing strategy aimed at optimizing product portfolios and enhancing operational performance. The director will drive revenue growth through strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards while fostering a culture of excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a background in engineering, and a proven track record in managing remote teams. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic organization committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading global manufacturing teams across multiple markets.
• Strong strategic thinking and modeling skills with a focus on operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental policies.
• Manage cost and performance reporting to promote an optimization culture.
• Lead and mentor the global Operations team for talent development.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Coaching

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

Engineering Degree

MBA

Job description

Global Operations Director

Location: Remote Europe or India

The Global Operations Director reports to the President of the Thermal Ceramics Division and is a key member of the division's executive team. This role plays a vital part in executing our new business strategy, which targets high-growth and high-margin markets. The director will focus on optimizing our product and asset portfolio, improving industrial performance at underperforming sites, and fostering operational excellence to drive revenue growth and margin improvement.

The role involves developing and implementing a GBU-wide manufacturing strategy and promoting a culture of operational excellence. Responsibilities include ensuring process safety, decarbonization, enhancing competitiveness through improved quality, efficiency, and delivery, and sharing best practices across manufacturing and supply chain operations.

The Thermal Ceramics Division operates under the principle of subsidiarity, performing only tasks that cannot be handled by regional units.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and environmental policies across all manufacturing sites.
2. Manage cost and performance reporting, promoting cost awareness and an optimization culture.
3. Support the Thermal Executive team in driving operational improvements.
4. Share best practices in manufacturing, supply chain, and operational methodologies.
5. Define and implement sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction and energy efficiency.
6. Coordinate and ensure the implementation of EHS activities and programs.
7. Create best-in-class line designs, instrumentation, and configurations.
8. Manage relationships with vendors of critical process equipment to maintain competitive advantage.
9. Develop process technology roadmaps and oversee their implementation.
10. Create and manage CAPEX and ESG investment plans aligned with strategic goals.
11. Lead long-term planning for growth, capacity expansion, and global production optimization.
12. Contribute manufacturing insights into global sourcing decisions.
13. Maintain relevant ISO and IATF certifications.
14. Collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure integrated operations.
15. Lead, mentor, and develop Regional Operations Directors and the global Operations team.
16. Foster talent development through training, coaching, and leadership programs.
17. Promote a collaborative and high-performance work environment aligned with company values.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience leading global manufacturing teams, ideally across multiple markets.
• Strong strategic thinking and modeling skills.
• Experience in developing and executing transformational strategies.
• Effective coaching and people development abilities.
• Experience managing remote teams.
• Background in engineering or technical fields; MBA preferred.
• Sound judgment, innovative problem-solving, resilience, and adaptability.
• Proven track record of delivering programs and projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills.
• Alignment with the company's values of ambition, innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer