Vice President of Global Operations

I'm partnering with a leading global industrial manufacturing business to appoint a Global Vice President of Operations, a senior role leading a worldwide, multi-site manufacturing network.

This is a hands-on, high-impact position with end-to-end ownership of safety, quality, delivery and cost across multiple regions, building a consistent global operating system and developing the next generation of site leaders.

• Lead and be accountable for operations across a global, multi-site manufacturing network
• Embed a Lean operating system and continuous-improvement culture across every site
• Own the global KPIs: safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory
• Optimise the manufacturing footprint and lead major capex projects, transformations and ramp-ups
• Partner with the executive team, engineering, supply chain and commercial functions
• Recruit, develop and coach plant and regional leaders

• Operations / mechanical engineering background
• Strong Lean / operational excellence track record across a manufacturing network
• Willingness to travel internationally and/or relocate
• A credible leader on the shop floor and in the boardroom

This is a confidential search, so all details, including the identity of the business, will be shared by phone only.

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