VP Manufacturing

Zebra Technologies•Austin, TX

2d•$231,360 - $347,040•Hybrid

About The Position

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges. Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering(Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial), Manufacturing Supply Chain, or related technical field.
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing and operations management on a global scale.
7+ years in Senior Executive role (VP or Sr. Director) managing Multi-Site, international manufacturing facilities (e.g. The Americas, EMEA, APAC)
Proven leadership in global technology manufacturing, encompassing both hardware devices and specialized materials.
Proven track record of managing large-scale P & L and capital budgets.
Extensive experience managing and negotiating with contract manufacturers and global suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or MBA is highly preferred.
Master Black Belt or advanced certification in Lean/Six Sigma preferred.
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex global supply chain constraints and drive operational resilience.
Strong background in executive assessment, coaching, and building bench strength within a functional talent strategy.
Ability to translate external market intelligence and industry benchmarking into actionable manufacturing strategies.
High degree of cultural awareness and experience adapting leadership styles to diverse international teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global manufacturing strategies across internal plants and external partners, including outsource vs insource recommendations.
Lead a multi-regional production network that supports Zebra’s growth, quality standards, and customer expectations.
Drive long-range planning for capacity, optimization, automation and sustainability.
Ownership of media manufacturing, including cost, margin, throughput, and capital investments.
Champion continuous improvement programs to improve productivity, reduce scrap and drive operational efficiencies.
Ensure high operational performance across all Zebra facilities and contract manufacturers.
Set and manage KPIs across the organization for operational success and consistency.
Oversee global quality governance and compliance to industry standards including GS1, ISO and industry specific standards.
Maintain and enhance Zebra’s reputation for delivering robust, high-performance offerings through rigorous quality systems and supplier oversight.
Lead the manufacturing roadmap across thermal printing compatibility, RFID and sensor converting, linerless technologies and sustainable materials.
Partner with R&D and Product Management teams to commercialize new materials and manufacturing capabilities to meet customer requirement as well as maintain manufacturing excellence within current offerings.
Champion automation and inspection technologies across the global network to have highly efficient and best in class offerings.
Champion manufacturing intellectual property and trade secret opportunities across the manufacturing operations.
Identify and leverage AI initiatives to drive manufacturing efficiencies, training, etc.
Strong communication and collaboration skills working closely with product management, R&D and sales teams to align manufacturing capabilities with customer and strategic roadmaps.
Ability to translate customer insights into scalable, manufacturable solutions.
Build and mentor a high performing global operations leadership team.
Develop talent pipelines across teams to ensure a strong bench strength across the organization.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.