Vice President of Operations, Americas
About The Position
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. The Vice President of Operations, Americas is a senior executive leader responsible for the end-to-end operational performance of a ~$500M multi-site manufacturing and supply network across the United States and Mexico. This role carries direct line responsibility for the Pharr, TX operation, which is a critical, technology-enabled manufacturing site and the primary focus of the role in its initial years. In addition, the VP Operations maintains enterprise accountability for all direct and indirect operations tied to Pharr and spanning the broader MFT Americas footprint, including Reynosa and U.S. legacy sites. The role provides enterprise leadership for manufacturing, automation, footprint strategy, and operational execution, balancing near-term delivery with long-term scalability and margin expansion.
Requirements
- Direct experience leading the development and ramp-up of technology-enabled greenfield manufacturing facilities (automation-forward, digitally enabled).
- 15+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience, including multi-site responsibility.
- Senior-level experience (VP or equivalent) leading complex manufacturing operations.
- Proven success with automation, robotics, PLC-driven systems, and advanced manufacturing.
- Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership, capital planning, and ROI discipline.
- Cross-border operations experience across the U.S. and Mexico.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, or related field.
- Fluent in English; Spanish strongly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent.
- Experience in decentralized, capital-disciplined, or private-enterprise operating environments.
Responsibilities
- Direct Site Leadership – Pharr, TX (Primary Accountability)
- Enterprise Operations Leadership
- Greenfield Development & Advanced Manufacturing (Critical Requirement)
- Footprint Strategy & Automation
- Financial & Performance Accountability
- Talent, Culture & Change Leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
