North America Workshop Ops Leader

Valmet; United States; A distancia; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Valmet is seeking a Head of North America Workshop Operations to lead and develop our workshop operations across North America. You will guide Production Unit managers, promote safety, and drive profitability and lean improvements across multiple sites.

The role requires a proven leadership track record, strong financial discipline, and the ability to collaborate across functions. Occasional domestic and international travel is expected in a fast-paced, global environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant technical field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in operations or a similar environment.
• Proven track record of leading people and delivering financial and operational performance in a complex, multi-site organization.
• Experience in workshop or service operations is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and willing to travel nationally and internationally.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach and develop Production Unit managers and operational support functions, ensuring resourcing, succession planning and competence development.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE, operational and quality standards.
• Deliver agreed financial targets and take proactive action to 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 a focus on shorter lead times, higher quality and stronger competitiveness.
• Develop the long-term operational roadmap, workshop footprint and investment priorities together with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate across functions to improve supply chain performance, procurement savings and subcontracting.
• Ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective actions for significant quality and safety issues.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Operational excellence

Lean

Safety culture

People development

English fluency

Travel willingness

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field

Descripción del empleo

Valmet is seeking a Head of North America Workshop Operations to lead and develop our workshop operations across North America. You will guide Production Unit managers, promote safety, and drive profitability and lean improvements across multiple sites.

The role requires a proven leadership track record, strong financial discipline, and the ability to collaborate across functions. Occasional domestic and international travel is expected in a fast-paced, global environment.