Vice President of Global Operations Direct Hire Position
9 days ago
Richardson
Job Description Vice President of Global Operations Direct Hire Position Location: [Flexible – potential for hybrid/remote with significant global travel required] Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Position Overview The Vice President of Global Operations is a senior executive leadership role responsible for directing and optimizing all aspects of the company’s worldwide operations. This position plays a critical part in driving operational excellence, scalability, profitability, and strategic execution across multiple regions and business units. The leader in this role will oversee global supply chain, manufacturing/logistics (as applicable), procurement, distribution, and operational performance to support aggressive growth objectives, cost leadership, and long-term competitive advantage. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement global operations strategies that directly support the company’s revenue growth, margin improvement, and long-term business objectives., • Provide executive oversight of end-to-end global supply chain, operations, and related functions across international sites and regions., • Lead large-scale continuous improvement programs utilizing lean, Six Sigma, and other advanced methodologies to drive efficiency, reduce waste, lower costs, and elevate quality and service levels., • Hold full P&L accountability for global operations, including budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, cost management, and performance against financial targets., • Build, lead, and develop high-performing operational leadership teams across multiple geographies and functions., • Partner closely with executive peers in finance, sales, product/engineering, and other functions to ensure operations are fully aligned with enterprise priorities., • Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and supply chain risks while maintaining compliance with international regulations, trade requirements, and industry standards., • Optimize global logistics networks, supplier relationships, and strategic partnerships to enhance resilience, speed, and cost competitiveness., • Establish and track meaningful KPIs; leverage data and analytics to drive proactive decision-making and rapid problem resolution., • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred., • 12–15+ years of progressive operations leadership experience, including 7–10+ years in senior global or multi-regional roles (VP, SVP, or equivalent)., • Demonstrated success leading international operations, managing complex global supply chains, and delivering measurable improvements in cost, service, and profitability., • Proven ability to lead large-scale operational transformations and achieve significant EBITDA impact in dynamic, growth-oriented environments., • Deep expertise in lean manufacturing/operations, supply chain optimization, strategic sourcing, and process excellence methodologies., • Strong financial acumen with direct experience managing operational P&L, budgeting, and capital projects., • Exceptional leadership presence with a track record of building and developing diverse, high-performance global teams., • Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and influencing skills at the executive level., • Willingness and ability to travel internationally (up to 30–50% as business needs dictate)., • Highly competitive executive compensation package including base salary, annual incentive bonus, and long-term equity participation., • Comprehensive executive benefits program (health, retirement, executive perks, professional development support). Powered by JazzHR JOPXRt4GtU