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Role Purpose:

• The Vice President of Operations is a senior-level role leading high profile operational programs
• Works with our site operations teams to drive sustainable improvements which will include addressing KPIs, efficiency, talent, footprint and ultimately customer satisfaction
• Brings insight and structure while focusing on operational priorities that will improve employee engagement, customer satisfaction and ultimately profitability

Reports to: SVP, North America & EVP Operations

Indirect Reports: Site Operations Leaders (6)

Key Responsibilities

• Identification, development and timely completion of key operational improvement programs, typically across sites where there is the greatest opportunity and/or risk.
• Meet and exceed key operational targets in the region, including OTTP at 96+ and <1000 DPPM with a focus on right first time and therefore reducing cost of poor quality (COPQ).
• Works with the Operations Function to develop KPIs, ensuring effective monitoring and action tracking.
• Supports footprint projects, including capability acquisition and development.
• Ensures effective governance for key operational improvement programs, typically focused on efficiency improvement, scrap reduction and inter-site integration.
• Manages forecasts, objectives, and targets, ensuring we meet our business growth goals.
• Identifies opportunities by partnering with stakeholders to identify and implement best practice.
• Promotes industry-leading safety standards, ensuring continuous improvement principles such as 5S enable a safer workplace.
• Supports and lead on ensuring margin progression targets are met as well as acting as point of escalation for critical operational risks and opportunities.
• An ambassador and flag-bearer for the TT Brand, acting as a key figurehead in promoting our capability within and outside of the North America region.
• Occasionally works on global initiatives, representing the North America region relative to key programs such as sustainability.
• Actively collaborates and influences others to ensure sites are working to further integrate their capabilities and establish best practices, influencing by doing as well as through coaching.
• Providing interim/ emergency cover for Site Directors as required.

Core Requirements

• Subject matter expert for operations including but not limited to; all elements of SIOP, Supply chain management, LEAN/six sigma with the ability to coach, lead and execute
• Proven experience in driving operational improvements at senior levels in an organization
• Ability to lead and inspire a large operational team, ensuring collaboration and success.
• Action orientated, with a focus on identifying and closing key programs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, maintaining positive relationships and persuading and influencing both inside and outside the company.
• Adaptable and open to new ideas, with the ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment.
• Flexible to support the region as required, including regular travel to key sites for project durations
• Strong emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills to resolve operational issues effectively.
• Must have a proven track record of partnering with internal team members to implement operational improvements
• Ability to mentor and coach HiPo individuals within the operations function

Qualifications and Experience

• BS in Engineering, Business Administration or related field, MS/MBA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in senior level leadership roles in operations

Key Measures & Milestons: 

• Site Dynamo targeted efficiency savings achieved
• Generation and achievement of site based OpEx programs and targets
• Deployment and adoption of all identified functional initiatives (eg: demand management, inventory management)

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We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.  

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