Vice President, Global Operations

Nidec Motor Corporation • East Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

As a member of the Traction Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President, Global Operations is accountable for global operations and delivering world-class Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Service, Speed, and Specialization (QCDSSS) performance across manufacturing operations in China, India, Mexico, and the United States. The role shapes and executes an operations strategy in support of the business plan and objectives, drives structural cost improvement and Base Line Profit (BLP), and builds a high-performing global organization to support sustained, profitable growth.

The position leads the integrated global operations strategy, translates it into a multi-year roadmap, and oversees manufacturing performance, safety, footprint and capacity, operational excellence, productivity, capital investment, and organizational development. It also partners with Engineering on new product development and works with stakeholders across MOTION, MOEN, and Nidec on operations programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline; electrical, electronic, or mechanical engineering preferred.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations and supply chain within the automotive, electric motor, or industrial sectors.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site manufacturing operations across several countries, 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.
• Strong understanding of global supply chain.
• Record of building teams, coaching talent, and leading change in a matrix organization.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills, with executive presence at customer, supplier, and group level.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical, electronic, or mechanical engineering degree.
• MBA or relevant Master’s degree.
• Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards, including IATF 16949 and APQP/PPAP.
• Full professional fluency in English, Mandarin, Spanish, or other languages relevant to the global footprint.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the integrated Global Operations strategy, aligned with the Traction business plan and In-Region-for-Region model.
• Contribute to overall business strategy, the mid-term plan, and annual budget as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, with a 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 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 United States, delivering QCDSSS targets.
• Lead footprint and capacity strategy, including localization, industrialization of new sites, and production-line transfers in support of the In-Region-for-Region model.
• Drive operational excellence through a common production system, Lean, standard work, and continuous improvement.
• Lead variable-cost productivity programs and capital investment plans, prioritizing automation, digitalization, and sustained OEE improvement.
• Champion 3Q6S and ensure 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 clear structure, roles, and accountability across regions.
• Work with stakeholders of MOTION, MOEN, and Nidec on operations programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive