Global Operations Leader

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment – and everything in between. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

The Automation Global Operations Leader is responsible for developing and managing strategies to achieve operational excellence.  This includes delivery, safety, quality, and cost while driving continuous improvement activities across all manufacturing areas of the business. The position will be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and attainment of production and financial goals across all Global Operations locations.   

Description

• Overall responsibility for Manufacturing activities across global business to enable a well-balanced strategy of regional and global manufacturing capabilities.
• Translate the business strategy and objectives into a global operations strategy, aligning capacity, goals, and tactics with the objective of exceeding KPI targets.
• Define and implement the best manufacturing practices to bring vision, strategy, policies, processes, and standardized procedures.
• Ensure that manufacturing strategies and processes are in place to meet the business objectives and demands of the Nidec Group along with ensuring the employees have a clear understanding of the organization’s values and goals.
• Ensure that Environmental, Health and Safety, manufacturing and quality standards and procedures are adhered to.
• Establish monthly, quarterly and yearly targets (KPI’s) for operating units along with chairing monthly operations review sessions and regular GEMBA visits to sites.
• Drive plant breakthrough operational performance by increasing productivity and reducing cost, lead-time and inventory while delivering a quality product complete and on-time to the customer.
• Develop and champion risk mitigation strategies to guarantee continuity of operations and supply.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture through collaboration and communication regarding best practices knowledge sharing, internal and external benchmarking, talent development, and hands-on leadership.
• Formulate and deploy strategies to optimize the cost performance of the plant through capital investment programs targeting the adoption of automation wherever appropriate.
• Partner with finance on budget and ongoing cost control and proposed facility and operational capital investments in line with business objectives.
• Evaluate, develop and deploy the organization structure and procedures such as decision-making regarding staffing and regional shifts in market demand and capability to supply.
• Lead and motivate a high-performing, global operations team through overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of their respective areas.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Report to senior management on the state of operational affairs as well as lead the long-term strategic business planning as it relates to operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor of Engineering or Operations Management, or above, is required. MBA is preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive Manufacturing experience, at least 10 years in a leadership role.  Experience in technical / industrial manufacturing preferred.
• P&L management experience strongly preferred (proven strategic planning and budgeting experience - proven track record of achieving financial and operational results.)
• Experience managing locations in the Americas and Europe.
• Extensive knowledge of SIOP (S&OP) processes
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including problem solving, team building, coaching, and the ability to motivate people.
• Change Management: Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions; anticipates and copes effectively with the complexity of change.
• Strong Communicator: Listens for meaning, translates concepts effectively, speaks and writes clearly and articulately.
• Must be a highly results-oriented and customer-focused individual.
• Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 50%+

Additional Job Details

Languages

• English required. Spanish and French are a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.