VP, Global Operations (MissionOps)

MSA, The Safety Company • Cranberry Township, PA

34d

About The Position

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.
At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.
Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Requirements

• Demonstrate exceptional strategic judgment and decision-making, with proven experience managing complex global operations, including investment and risk management.
• Possesses strong financial acumen with deep understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Income Statements.
• Synthesize complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations and strategic plans.
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including the Board, executive leadership, industry stakeholders, and the public, using facts and sound business judgment.
• Exhibit superior leadership and people skills, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to inclusive leadership and valuing diversity.
• Possess a proven ability to craft, sell, and execute strategic visions across global organizations, driving alignment in matrix environments.
• Bring global acumen with experience managing intercultural differences and leading regional and global initiatives.
• Excel at change management, inspiring transformation through clear, tailored messaging and fostering collaboration to achieve operational excellence.
• Possess a proven ability to craft, sell, and execute strategic visions across global organizations, driving alignment in matrix environments.
• Bring global acumen with experience managing intercultural differences and leading regional and global initiatives.
• Excel at change management, inspiring transformation through clear, tailored messaging and fostering collaboration to achieve operational excellence.
• The successful candidate will preferably possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive business and operations experience with a minimum of ten (10) years global leadership experience in relevant roles.
• Minimum of an undergraduate degree in engineering, operations management, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other graduate degree highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defines and executes a comprehensive global operations strategy that aligns with corporate objectives, drives growth, and optimizes the global manufacturing footprint and capacity planning for long-term scalability.
• Leads operational transformation initiatives by championing digitalization, automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies, implementing advanced analytics for predictive performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agility.
• Ensures world-class manufacturing performance across all sites by overseeing production for cost efficiency, safety, and compliance, while embedding lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies utilizing the MSA Business System to reduce waste and enhance productivity.
• Builds and manages a resilient, cost-effective global supply chain by designing integrated strategies that mitigate risk, optimize logistics networks for speed and sustainability, and strengthen supplier partnerships through ethical sourcing and risk management.
• Establishes and enforces global quality standards and compliance programs, drives zero-defect manufacturing and customer satisfaction, and collaborates with R&D to integrate advanced technologies and accelerate innovation in production processes.
• Champions a global EHS culture that prioritizes safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance across all operations by developing and implementing proactive programs to ensure workplace health and safety, minimizing environmental impact, and achieving compliance with international standards while fostering a zero-incident mindset and sustainable operational practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees