NA Workshop Ops Leader - Safety, Lean & Growth

Valmet; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Head of North America Workshop Operations to lead and develop our people and workshop operations across North America. You will oversee Production Unit managers, ensure safety, accountability and continuous improvement, and drive financial and operational performance across the workshop network.

You will lead capacity, quality, inventory and delivery performance, develop the long-term operational roadmap, and collaborate across functions to improve supply chain performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in operations or similar environment.
• Proven track record in leading people and delivering financial and operational performance.
• Fluent in English and willing to travel nationally and internationally.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Unit managers and operational support functions with resourcing and development.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE, operational and quality standards.
• Deliver agreed financial targets and improve profitability, cost efficiency and absorption.
• Oversee capacity, production, quality, inventory and delivery performance across the workshop network.
• Drive Operational Excellence, Lean and continuous improvement, with focus on lead times and quality.
• Develop long-term operational roadmap, workshop footprint and investment priorities with stakeholders.
• Collaborate across functions to improve supply chain performance, procurement savings and subcontracting.
• Ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions for significant quality and safety issues.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Lean / continuous improvement

Team development

English fluency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience

Job description

Valmet is seeking a Head of North America Workshop Operations to lead and develop our people and workshop operations across North America. You will oversee Production Unit managers, ensure safety, accountability and continuous improvement, and drive financial and operational performance across the workshop network.

You will lead capacity, quality, inventory and delivery performance, develop the long-term operational roadmap, and collaborate across functions to improve supply chain performance