[Remote] Vice President, Global Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NU Advisory Partners is leading the search for a Vice President, Global Operations for a market-leading manufacturer of engineered electrical and infrastructure solutions. This role involves owning global operations across a multi-site manufacturing footprint and enabling the company's growth through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.ResponsibilitiesOwn the global operations strategy for a growing, technology-driven manufacturing business and define the operational roadmap required to support continued expansionDevelop long-range and annual operating plans that enable scalable, flexible manufacturing across a diverse product portfolioAlign operational capabilities with commercial objectives, ensuring the organization can meet evolving customer requirements while maintaining service excellenceLead the advancement of manufacturing capabilities across multiple facilities, balancing operational efficiency with customer-specific requirementsDrive standardization, process optimization, and scalable manufacturing practices to improve quality, throughput, and responsivenessPartner with engineering and product teams to support new product introductions and enhance manufacturabilityOwn and deliver the annual operating plan, consistently exceeding targets across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventoryChampion Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times, increase productivity, and improve operational flexibilityImplement KPI-driven management systems that enable data-driven decision-making across the organizationBuild a resilient, agile global supply chain capable of supporting growth, demand variability, and evolving customer requirementsDevelop sourcing strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigationLead integrated planning processes to align demand, capacity, inventory, and production across the enterpriseDevelop and manage operating budgets and capital investment plans aligned with strategic growth objectivesDrive productivity improvements, cost optimization initiatives, and working capital performanceLead capacity planning and capital deployment efforts to support future growthBuild and lead high-performing global teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environmentFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvementDevelop organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and leadership developmentServe as a key partner to commercial, engineering, finance, and corporate leadership teamsEnsure operational readiness for growth initiatives, product launches, and customer commitmentsMaintain world-class Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) performance across all operationsSupport sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives consistent with company values and stakeholder expectationsSkillsMust have experience in dynamic markets such as data centers, critical power, or mission-critical infrastructureBachelor's degree in a related field required; MBA strongly preferred12–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global operations within a manufacturing environmentProven success leading multi-site, global operations at scale ($1B+), preferably supporting data center, electrical infrastructure, or other high-growth technical marketsDemonstrated experience leading high-mix, low-to-medium volume or customized manufacturing environmentsStrong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and driving profitabilityDeep expertise in global supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and logisticsAdvanced knowledge of Lean methodologies (VSM, Kaizen, TPM, 5S, pull systems, takt time, standard work)Ability to scale operations while balancing customization, speed, and cost efficiencyExceptional cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skillsAbility to travel up to 25% domestically and internationallyCompany OverviewAI-native executive search firm specializing in senior executive, operating, and board roles in private capital-backed environments. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://nuadvisorypartners.com.