Vice President, Global Operations

About the role

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

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.

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.