Vice President, Global Operations

Nidec; United States; À distance; USD 280 000 - 460 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Global exposure

Travel opportunities

Performance bonus

Résumé du poste

Nidec is seeking a Traction Senior Leader to drive global operations performance across China, India, Mexico and the United States. You will shape the operations strategy, drive structural cost improvements and build a high-performing organization to support sustained profitable growth.

You will partner with Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure new product launches meet cost, quality and schedule targets while leading a culture of continuous improvement and safety across all sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. MBA or related Master's preferred.
• 15+ years in manufacturing operations and supply chain, with senior leadership exposure.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site operations across countries, including footprint optimization and plant start-ups.
• P&L or major cost center accountability with strong financial acumen.
• Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma; automotive quality standards (IATF 16949).
• Strong global supply chain understanding and executive-level communication.

Responsabilités

• Define and lead the Global Operations strategy aligned with the business plan.
• Contribute to Senior Leadership Team strategy, mid-term plan and budget with focus on BLP.
• Develop multi-year roadmaps for footprint, capacity, automation, and governance.
• Oversee global safety and 3Q6S across footprints.
• Ensure global manufacturing performance meets QCDSSS targets.
• Lead regional localization and transfer of production lines per In-Region-for-Region model.
• Drive Lean, standard work, and continuous improvement culture.
• Manage capital investment and automation programs; monitor OEE improvements.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and regulatory requirements across sites.
• Collaborate with Engineering on NPD launches for cost, quality, and on-time delivery.

Connaissances

Global leadership

Executive communication

Lean/Six Sigma

P&L accountability

Travel willingness

Formation

Bachelor's in Engineering

MBA or MS preferred

Outils

IATF 16949

APQP/PPAP

Description du poste

Job Summary

As a member of the Traction Senior Leadership Team, this role is accountable for global operations to deliver world-class Safety, and Quality, Cost, Delivery, Service, Speed, Specialization (QCDSSS) performance across the manufacturing footprint in China, India, Mexico, and the United States. The role will shape and execute an operations strategy in support of the business plan and objectives, drive structural cost improvement and Base Line Profit (BLP), and build a high-performing global organization capable of supporting sustained, profitable growth.

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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, with a clear focus on Base Line Profit (BLP)
• Translate strategy into a multi-year roadmap covering manufacturing footprint, capacity, automation, supply base and organizational capability, supported by clear KPIs and governance.
• Oversee global safety management and implement 3Q6S across all manufacturing footprints.
• Hold overall accountability for global manufacturing performance across China, India, Mexico and the US, consistently delivering QCDSSS targets.
• Lead footprint and capacity strategy, including localization, industrialization of new sites and transfer of production lines in support of the In-Region-for-Region model.
• Drive operational excellence through a common production system, Lean, standard work, and a strong culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead variable cost productivity programs and capital investment plans, prioritizing automation, digitalization, and sustained OEE improvement.
• Champion 3Q6S and ensure full compliance with EHS and regulatory requirements at every site.
• Partner with Engineering from the earliest stages of New Product Development (NPD) to ensure launches are delivered on cost, on quality and on time.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing global Operations organization, with a clear structure, roles and accountability across regions.
• Work with stakeholders of MOTION, MOEN and Nidec on operations programs

Additional Job Details

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline; electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering preferred. MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations and supply chain within the automotive, electric motor or industrial sectors, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site manufacturing operations across several countries (ideally Asia, America and Mexico), including footprint optimization, plant start-ups, localization or production transfers.
• P&L or major cost center accountability, with strong business and financial acumen.
• Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred), and of automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, APQP/PPAP).
• Strong understanding of global supply chain.
• Inspiring leader with a record of building teams, coaching talent and leading change in a matrix organization.
• Outstanding communication and influencing with executive presence at customer, supplier and group level.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Languages

Full professional fluency in English, Mandarin, Spanish or other languages relevant to the global footprint are a strong advantage.

Equal Employment Opportunity and

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affimative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition te