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Overview
Job title: Vice President Operations, Americas
Location: United States
Our client is seeking an accomplished Vice President, Americas, to oversee manufacturing and operations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This is a highly visible leadership role, offering the opportunity to drive operational excellence, lead a diverse team, and shape the future of manufacturing operations across the Americas.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for manufacturing and operations across the Americas.
Lead and develop a team of direct reports, including Operations Directors, Plant Managers, and the Regional OPEX Director, with dotted-line responsibility for HR and Finance.
Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost competitiveness.
Ensure effective P&L ownership for manufacturing and operations (excluding sales, finance, and HR).
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across diverse geographies.
Act as a cultural bridge, particularly with deep understanding of Mexican business culture, while also engaging with global stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with company standards, safety regulations, and quality systems across all facilities.
Champion transparent, open, and high-integrity communication across all levels of the organisation.
Qualifications
Proven executive leadership experience in multi-site manufacturing and operations across North America and Mexico.
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Black Belt or equivalent strongly preferred).
Experience leading large teams with multiple direct and indirect reports.
Exceptional ability to work across cultures, with strong knowledge of Mexican business practices.
Collaborative, action-oriented, and results-driven leadership style.
Excellent communication skills with high levels of integrity, transparency, and decisiveness.
About CLM At CLM, we specialise in executive search across manufacturing, energy, and technology. With decades of international experience building leadership teams, we’re committed to delivering a search experience that puts people first – for both our candidates and our clients.
Unfortunately, due to the high level of applications, we are not physically able to get back to every candidate who applies. Please follow our CLM page on LinkedIn for regular job updates, and we hope to support you with your next venture.
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Our client is seeking an accomplished Vice President, Americas, to oversee manufacturing and operations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This is a highly visible leadership role, offering the opportunity to drive operational excellence, lead a diverse team, and shape the future of manufacturing operations across the Americas.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for manufacturing and operations across the Americas.
Lead and develop a team of direct reports, including Operations Directors, Plant Managers, and the Regional OPEX Director, with dotted-line responsibility for HR and Finance.
Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost competitiveness.
Ensure effective P&L ownership for manufacturing and operations (excluding sales, finance, and HR).
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across diverse geographies.
Act as a cultural bridge, particularly with deep understanding of Mexican business culture, while also engaging with global stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with company standards, safety regulations, and quality systems across all facilities.
Champion transparent, open, and high-integrity communication across all levels of the organisation.
Qualifications
Proven executive leadership experience in multi-site manufacturing and operations across North America and Mexico.
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Black Belt or equivalent strongly preferred).
Experience leading large teams with multiple direct and indirect reports.
Exceptional ability to work across cultures, with strong knowledge of Mexican business practices.
Collaborative, action-oriented, and results-driven leadership style.
Excellent communication skills with high levels of integrity, transparency, and decisiveness.
About CLM At CLM, we specialise in executive search across manufacturing, energy, and technology. With decades of international experience building leadership teams, we’re committed to delivering a search experience that puts people first – for both our candidates and our clients.
Unfortunately, due to the high level of applications, we are not physically able to get back to every candidate who applies. Please follow our CLM page on LinkedIn for regular job updates, and we hope to support you with your next venture.
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