Regional COO, EPC & Operations Leader

Voith Group; York (York County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Voith US Inc. in York, PA seeks a Regional Chief Operating Officer to lead regional operations across Projects, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Construction & Commissioning, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with the highest safety standards.

You will drive global standards locally, optimize resources, manage budgeting and forecasting, and mentor a high-performing team while partnering with Technology and Finance to realize growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Industrial Management, or related degree; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in senior operations roles within EPC contracting / Manufacturing, ideally in the energy, civil, industrial technology, or capital equipment sectors.
• Experience managing complex, multi-site operations in an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems (ERP, MES), supply chain optimization, and digital transformation.
• Strong customer orientation combined with the ability to engage with customer Top Management but also operational staff
• Familiarity with energy industry dynamics, including renewable energy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, restructuring, and drive margin improvement.
• Availability to frequently travel to regional OUs, manufacturing and project sites within the Region
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to closely work together with other functions like Technology and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Execute global operational strategy that aligns with the company’s vision and goals and support the company’s growth and profitability by deploying global standards locally.
• Lead regional operations consisting of Projects, Engineering, Supply Chain existing of Procurement and Logistics, Manufacturing, and Construction & Commissioning
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, partners, and suppliers ensuring satisfaction and long-term collaboration.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of EPC projects within the region, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to the existing global standards in quality and HSE.
• Owns the revenue recognition and forecast accuracy
• Ensure all projects and operations comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements, and manage operational project risks effectively.
• Optimize resources across local entities within the region and manage all operational aspects.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance, ensuring profitability and cost efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the global team and adopt innovative practices to enhance operational efficiency, project delivery and reduction of non-conformity-changes.
• Accountable for capability, capacity, and utilization management of all internal and external resources over the value stream of our offerings
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of professionals, fostering a culture of execution, excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Supply chain

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Engineering/Industrial Management degree

MBA

Tools

ERP

MES

Job description

Voith US Inc. in York, PA seeks a Regional Chief Operating Officer to lead regional operations across Projects, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Construction & Commissioning, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with the highest safety standards.

You will drive global standards locally, optimize resources, manage budgeting and forecasting, and mentor a high-performing team while partnering with Technology and Finance to realize growth and profitability.