Vice President, Operations

DENSO TEN AMERICA Limited provides a working environment where ambitious individuals grow and teamwork flourishes. We invest in our people because our success depends on their personal and professional development. DENSO TEN management is committed to respecting each employee while nurturing both individual and team capabilities. We seek to put people first, encourage participative decision making by all members, foster collaborative teamwork and support career development.

• Health & Wellness: Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans, Wellness Program
• Financial Security: 401(k) with 5% Company Match, Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Flexible Spending Account
• Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement, Career Development & Ongoing Training
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Holidays & Vacation, Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Recognition: Recognition Programs for Achievements & Milestones

The Vice President, Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across warehouse, logistics, purchasing, and continuous improvement functions. This role drives operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and the integration of smart warehouse and factory technologies to enable sustainable growth, efficiency, and innovation.

• Direct day-to-day operations across warehouse, logistics, purchasing, and improvement teams, ensuring seamless execution and collaboration.
• Lead a multi-shift operation in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment, ensuring consistency in standards, communication, and accountability across all shifts.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance processes across all functions.
• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to adopt automation, data analytics, and digital tools that improve visibility and decision-making.
• Ensure strong coordination between TNAM and TNMX Mexico operations to maintain smooth flow of materials, finished goods, and information.

• Ensure operations comply with company policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices (safety, environmental, labor, quality).
• Establish and track compliance metrics; oversee audits and drive corrective actions to mitigate risk.
• Ensure all operations comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal/regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, environmental, labor, IATF 16949, ESD controls).
• Oversee compliance with JSOX (Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley) internal controls, ensuring operational processes meet financial reporting and control requirements.
• Ensure alignment of safety and security standards across all operational areas, including external transportation partners and cross-border logistics.

• Champion the deployment of advanced technologies (IoT, robotics, AI, WMS) to increase productivity, traceability, and quality.
• Partner with IT and engineering to integrate digital systems across manufacturing, warehousing, and business operations.
• Manage change adoption to ensure smooth implementation of smart factory initiatives.

• Build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and other proven methodologies.
• Set measurable performance targets, track progress, and communicate results.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and cross-functional improvement projects.

• Oversee purchasing strategies to ensure cost-effective sourcing, supplier reliability, and on-time delivery.
• Develop strong supplier partnerships, negotiate contracts, and manage performance to align with business goals.
• Ensure procurement practices meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain supply chain risk mitigation strategies, including alternative sourcing, inventory buffers, contingency planning for disruptions.

• Lead, mentor, and develop managers in warehouse, logistics, purchasing, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and…