VP of Operations — Detroit Automation Leader

Hitachi; Auburn Hills (MI); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks a strategic Vice President of Operations to lead the Detroit Division’s manufacturing and operational functions. You will drive excellence from design through manufacturing, integration, and customer deployment for engineered-to-order automation projects.

You will build an empowered leadership team, implement operational strategies, monitor KPIs, and collaborate across functions to exceed safety, quality, and financial goals.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field required.
• MBA or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience.
• Minimum of 8–10 years in senior manufacturing/operations management roles.
• Automation industry experience strongly preferred.
• Automotive industry experience with OEMs/Tier 1s preferred.
• Proven success leading large-scale manufacturing operations in complex environments.
• Experience creating and executing operational strategies that drive growth.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute manufacturing and operational strategies aligned with company goals and customer requirements.
• Lead Detroit Division manufacturing and operations to ensure efficient project execution.
• Establish KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and profitability.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives across the division.
• Oversee manufacturing operations planning, scheduling, and capacity management.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, and Project Management for alignment.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, and Engineering to align execution with demand and financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and customer requirements, and promote a strong safety culture.

Conhecimentos

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP systems

MES

Data analytics

Budgeting & forecasting

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

MBA or related discipline (preferred)

Ferramentas

ERP systems

MES

Descrição da vaga

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, seeks a strategic Vice President of Operations to lead the Detroit Division’s manufacturing and operational functions. You will drive excellence from design through manufacturing, integration, and customer deployment for engineered-to-order automation projects.

You will build an empowered leadership team, implement operational strategies, monitor KPIs, and collaborate across functions to exceed safety, quality, and financial goals.