Senior Executive Director of Global Operations and Manufacturing Excellence

2 days ago

Irvine, California, United States Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries Full time

Company Overview: Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries is a pioneering provider of innovative solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries.

We offer a comprehensive range of products and services, including cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, and more. Our applications cover various sectors such as fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power, and well stimulation.

About Us: As a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, we have a strong global presence with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue and 8000+ employees worldwide. We are publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job Overview: The Senior Executive Director of Global Operations and Manufacturing Excellence will provide strategic leadership to the operational/manufacturing functions across the world. This role will be responsible for ensuring timely customer deliveries, managing supply chains, purchasing, inventory management, product quality assurance, and overall manufacturing strategy to support the corporation's global initiatives.

This position will work closely with Functional Unit leaders to achieve their operational targets and collaborate with the finance department to ensure profitability. The EVP will also be responsible for motivating and developing employees, retaining top talent, and driving operational excellence through business automation, quality improvement, and sharing best practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement policies and processes aligned with Functional Unit objectives.
  • Lead legal chairmanship of Nikkiso CE&IG International Product Companies.
  • Collaborate with Functional Unit Presidents and General Managers to develop business strategies regarding operations and business planning.
  • Work with the finance department to achieve annual budget and forecast for order intake and expenses.
  • Ensure overall Profit and Loss and Profit Margins of the organization are achieved by focusing on utilization and absorption.
  • Maintain strong relationships with customers and partners.
  • Maximize customer value and satisfaction by providing sound solutions and meeting our customer commitments.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction is achieved, including urgent response to enquiries and proper handling of customer feedback.
  • Ensure and maintain the quality of products and services.
  • Promote all policies in support of our One Nikkiso culture and vision and ensure compliance with our Blue Book.
  • Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures for all production units throughout the world.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, interaction, and safety.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, management or equivalent; Master's degree is preferred or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressively successful and complex manufacturing environments, with experience in cryogenic equipment being a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence through rigorous cost management, systems development, process improvements, and focus on capital/inventory efficiency.
  • Experience driving a winning culture of dependability, innovation, interaction, and safety.
  • Deep understanding of matrixed organizations and success as an organizational change agent driving a continuous improvement culture aligned with business principles.
  • Demonstrated achievement of operational and financial results through improvement of safety, quality, costs, and on-time delivery.
  • Strong financial acumen, with depth of understanding P&Ls, income statements, balance sheets, etc.
  • Demonstrated leadership results in coaching, counseling, training, mentoring, promoting, and retaining top talent.
  • Experienced individual with a proven track record in driving operational excellence and business growth and successful leadership in an engineered product manufacturing environment.
  • Flexibility to respond quickly to changing market requirements.
  • Proven experience in strategic planning and business development.
  • Knowledge of data analysis and establishing measurable, quantifiable performance metrics.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Relevant market knowledge.
  • Customer service-oriented.
  • Experience in managing, coaching, and developing direct reports.
  • International languages preferred; English is required.
  • Frequent international travel is required.

Salary: Estimated salary: $164,270 - $358,924 per annum, plus bonus opportunity

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