Vice President, Operations - Americas
Vertiv Corporation

Job Info

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Vertiv in Westerville, OH is seeking a Vice President, Operations for our Americas region. This person will provide regional leadership and oversight of all manufacturing operations and supply chain functions across Vertiv in the Americas Region. Key areas of focus of this role will include inventory management, material savings and flow through, supplier base/relationships, lean operating initiatives, and regional footprint decisions.

Success in this role requires the new Vice President, Operations to possess the leadership and management skills, as well as the ability to articulate a clear vision. He/she will use innovative processes and lean manufacturing techniques to create significant value for the company through operational excellence and financial efficiency. She/he will bring a proven playbook to ensure that Vertiv achieves and exceeds customer expectations while maximizing financial returns to its stakeholders. Specifically, the Vice President, Operations will implement the proper manufacturing and supply chain operational controls, as well as the necessary reporting procedures. Additionally, she/he will establish an organizational structure that supports these initiatives by placing the best people in the right roles.

Vertiv places equal importance on cultural fit. As such, the Vice President, Operations will possess a leadership style that mirrors Vertiv's core values. In other words, she/he will be humble, respectful, collaborative, and energetic. To achieve the company's objectives, the Vice President, Operations will foster an environment of collaboration, innovation, sense of urgency, personal accountability, follow-through, engagement, and empowerment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management across the manufacturing and supply chain divisions in the region.
• Responsible for driving the operations to surpass business Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all operations processes. Specifically, the Vice President, Operations will provide timely, accurate, and operational metric reports on all items related to manufacturing and supply chain management.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement plans for manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth and efficiencies throughout the organization.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance management team; attract, recruit, and retain required members of the senior team not currently in place.
• Act as lead "client-care officer" through direct contact with customers and partner.
• Lead a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Preferred Master's degree in Business or related field
• A minimum of 15 years of experience gained at high-performing, complex manufacturing companies of at least $1 billion in annual sales, leading from demand creation through fulfillment. Of which, five years will have been spent serving in a Senior Management role.
• The leader will have significant experience leading a multi-site, regional and/or global manufacturing organization.
• A demonstrated track record of operational excellence to include extensive lean manufacturing/six sigma, industrial engineering, relationship management, quality, end-to-end supply chain, and project management experience; particularly working closely with plant and corporate resources to develop and lead an organization known for world-class products and quality.
• He/she will have deep experience in financial planning and analysis around manufacturing and supply chain with previous experience in reducing costs, improving profits, and streamlining operations.
• The leaders will be respected for driving efficiencies, championing continuous improvement, while ensuring high commitment to safety.
• He/she will have excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.
• The leader will have experience with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Upwardly mobile; demonstrated a track record of advancement with the ability to take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Travel: 50%

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With more than 27,000 people worldwide and more than $6 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, O, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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