Vice President, Operations

Nidec

Chicago, IL, USA
Global operational strategy and execution
Manufacturing technology and process optimization
Logistics and supply chain management
The Vice President of Operations is responsible for leading global operational strategy and execution across business unit segments within Nidec’s Motion and Energy (MOEN) division

Job Summary

  • The Vice President of Operations is responsible for leading global operational strategy and execution across business unit segments within Nidec’s Motion and Energy (MOEN) division.
  • This role provides strategic oversight of core operational areas including manufacturing technology, logistics, process optimization, sustainability, process engineering, and environmental health & safety (EH&S).
  • The VP ensures alignment with the overall MOEN strategy and drives excellence in quality, safety, delivery, cost, and innovation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and proactive EH&S leadership.

Matching Summary

The Vice President of Operations is responsible for leading global operational strategy and execution across business unit segments within Nidec’s Motion and Energy (MOEN) division.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global operational strategy and execution
  • Manufacturing technology and process optimization
  • Logistics and supply chain management
  • Sustainability and EH&S leadership
  • Lean Six Sigma and SIOP principles
  • Financial oversight and budget development

Nice-to-have

  • Fosters a culture of continuous improvement
  • Cross-functional collaboration across international teams
  • Proactive EH&S leadership
  • Drive excellence in quality, safety, delivery, cost, and innovation

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
  • Proven cost-focused ownership
  • Experience leading capital investment programs
  • Expertise in SIOP/S&OP and Lean Six Sigma
  • Strong knowledge of EH&S regulations

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