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Socomec Group · 3 days ago

VP Operational Excellence, North America

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Socomec Group is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specialized in low voltage energy performance. The VP Operational Excellence is responsible for leading operational excellence strategies across North America to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

ElectronicsManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Lead Operational Excellence programs across all North American factories and Business lines to achieve targeted improvements in operational performance. This may include Lean Manufacturing, process mapping, and other OpEx tools

Report regularly to NAM CEO on the progress of OpEx programs and present the findings of data analysis to stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Develop and implement strategies that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement

Ensure that the company is complying with all safety regulations and standards to maintain a safe work environment for employees

Responsible for developing and implementing safety training programs to ensure that employees are aware of safety procedures and protocols

Conduct safety audits to identify potential safety hazards and recommend solutions to mitigate risks

Works closely with the Local & Corporate Safety team to ensure that operational excellence programs are integrated into the company's overall safety strategy

Manage projects related to safety improvement to ensure that objectives are met and timelines are adhered to

Collaborate with BL Leaders to develop a localization strategy to ensure that the company's manufacturing operations are aligned with customer demand and supply chain efficiencies

Analyze customer demand patterns, supply chain costs, and local regulatory requirements

Conduct feasibility studies to determine the cost-effectiveness of localizing manufacturing operations in North America, including analyzing labor costs, transportation costs, and tax incentives

Manage the implementation of local manufacturing projects, including identifying suitable locations, securing necessary permits, and managing the construction and equipment installation process

Monitor manufacturing performance to ensure that local operations meet or exceed customer demand and quality requirements

Manage cost reduction initiatives associated with localizing manufacturing operations, including identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing cost reduction projects

Work closely with local stakeholders, such as government officials, suppliers, and customers, to ensure that local operations are aligned with local requirements and expectations

Develop a deep understanding of the company's quality control systems and processes to ensure that products and services meet or exceed quality standards

Monitor quality metrics to ensure that quality standards are being met or exceeded and recommend improvements where necessary

Collaborate with all Local & Corporate Quality departments to ensure that operational excellence programs are integrated into the company's overall quality strategy

Manage projects related to quality improvement to ensure that objectives are met and timelines are adhered to

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including senior executives, to ensure that operational excellence programs are integrated into the Socomec NAM overall business strategy

Qualification

Operational ExcellenceLean ManufacturingElectrical ManufacturingData AnalysisQuality ControlFinancial AcumenTeam LeadershipMentoringCollaborationNegotiationCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Minimum of 15 years of successful leadership experience within the electrical manufacturing industry, with particular emphasis on low voltage devices

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Masters of Business Administration preferred or equivalent experience

High degree of comfort in analyzing and presenting business and financial information

Ability to analyse data and metrics to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in the company's operations

Full understanding of accounting and financial aspects of the operations

Strong and successful experience leading and motivating a team of cross-functional professionals

Experience working successfully in matrix context

Mentoring, collaboration, influencing, and negotiation skills

Encourages and demonstrates accountability; focused on meeting business goals

Successfully establishes and maintains long-term relationships

Result oriented and hands on

Entrepreneurial, resourceful, innovative and energetic; demonstrates a passion for results and a winning outlook

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the business acumen to clearly present concepts and ideas to a wide audience

Excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and customers; able to quickly gain credibility and trust

Consistently demonstrates the highest level of integrity in all interactions and decision-making

Proactively anticipates and actions business needs

Must possess and maintain an unrestricted valid driver's license

Ability to travel to international destinations; must possess and maintain a valid passport for international travel

Must be available for business travel to international locations