Global Operations Executive - Lean, Quality & Growth

Nidec Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation in New York seeks a Traction Senior Leader to own global operations, delivering QCDSSS performance across manufacturing footprints in China, India, Mexico and the United States. The role shapes an operations strategy and leads cost improvements, building a high-performing global organization.

You will partner with engineering on NPD launches, drive Lean, 3Q6S, and OEE improvements, and ensure compliance with EHS standards while travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years in manufacturing operations and supply chain.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience leading multi-site manufacturing operations across several countries.
• P&L or major cost center accountability.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge (Black Belt preferred).
• Automotive quality standards knowledge (IATF 16949, APQP/PPAP).
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the integrated Global Operations strategy, aligned with the Traction business plan and In-Region-for-Region model.
• Contribute as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team to overall business strategy, the mid-term plan and the annual budget, focusing on Base Line Profit (BLP).
• Translate strategy into a multi-year roadmap covering footprint, capacity, automation, supply base and organizational capability with KPIs.
• Oversee global safety management and implement 3Q6S across all manufacturing footprints.
• Hold accountability for global manufacturing performance across China, India, Mexico and the US, delivering QCDSSS targets.
• Lead footprint and capacity strategy, localization and transfer of production lines.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean, standard work, and continuous improvement.
• Lead cost productivity programs and capital investment, prioritizing automation and digitalization.
• Champion 3Q6S and ensure full EHS compliance at every site.
• Partner with Engineering from early stages of NPD to ensure launches on cost, quality and time.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing global Operations organization across regions.
• Work with MOTION, MOEN and Nidec on operations programs.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

Global leadership

Multi-site ops

P&L accountability

Cost control

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

MBA or relevant Master’s degree

Job description

Nidec Corporation in New York seeks a Traction Senior Leader to own global operations, delivering QCDSSS performance across manufacturing footprints in China, India, Mexico and the United States. The role shapes an operations strategy and leads cost improvements, building a high-performing global organization.

You will partner with engineering on NPD launches, drive Lean, 3Q6S, and OEE improvements, and ensure compliance with EHS standards while travel internationally.