Head of Business Operations & Global Manufacturing, SVP, PCV
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Job Location:
Tucson, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Vice President Head of Business Operations & Global Manufacturing (PCV)
Role Overview
The Senior Vice President Head of Business Operations & Global Manufacturing (PCV) is a critical member of the Business Line leadership team responsible for driving end-to-end operational excellence across engineering product development manufacturing supply chain and order execution for the Pump Cyclone and Valve (PCV) Business Line.
This role ensures the seamless integration of global business operations with regional manufacturing and distribution execution delivering on safety quality cost and delivery commitments while advancing continuous improvement and strategic growth. The SVP will play a pivotal role in shaping operational strategy strengthening leadership capability and aligning global standards with regional execution.
Key Accountabilities
1. End-to-End Operational Leadership
- Lead the full operational lifecycle including proposal development engineering manufacturing and order execution across the PCV business line.
- Ensure alignment between inside sales customer service engineering manufacturing and supply chain to deliver consistent high-quality outcomes.
- Drive standardization of proposal project and order execution processes globally.
2. Safety & Compliance Excellence
- Champion a zero-incident safety culture across all manufacturing warehouse and distribution operations.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable health safety and environmental regulations globally and regionally.
- Implement robust safety programs audits and risk mitigation strategies.
3. Manufacturing & Supply Chain Performance
- Oversee multi-site manufacturing warehouse and distribution operations ensuring productivity cost-efficiency and on-time delivery.
- Optimize production workflows logistics networks and resource allocation to improve throughput and reduce cost.
- Drive capacity planning footprint optimization and supply chain resilience.
4. Engineering & Product Development Integration
- Lead Product Engineering and Development teams to ensure alignment with operational capabilities and business strategy.
- Strengthen collaboration between engineering manufacturing and procurement to improve product quality cost and scalability.
- Support innovation and lifecycle management of PCV products.
5. Commercial & Proposal Governance
- Define and standardize proposal processes to improve speed accuracy and competitiveness.
- Review complex proposals to mitigate risk and validate cost structures.
- Support commercial negotiations and ensure alignment with strategic and financial objectives.
6. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Embed Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies across all operations.
- Drive a culture of data-driven decision-making and performance management.
- Lead initiatives that improve efficiency reduce waste and enhance customer experience.
7. Global Strategy Execution & Regional Alignment
- Translate global operational strategies into effective regional execution plans.
- Ensure consistency in global standards while adapting to regional regulatory and market requirements.
- Partner with global and regional leaders to deliver on strategic priorities.
8. Leadership & Talent Development
- Build and develop high-performing leadership teams across engineering manufacturing and operations.
- Establish strong succession planning capability building and leadership development programs.
- Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous learning.
9. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
- Serve as a key liaison between global leadership regional operations and external stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships with customers suppliers and partners to strengthen operational and commercial outcomes.
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization to drive alignment and engagement.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead global inside sales and customer service operations to ensure efficient and effective front-end execution.
- Oversee Unit Management teams and global service center operations (including Shanghai).
- Define and implement standardized processes for proposals project execution and parts delivery.
- Collaborate closely with strategic procurement to reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
- Drive operational integration between manufacturing warehousing and distribution networks.
- Ensure alignment between engineering design and manufacturing capabilities.
- Implement global best practices and leverage digital and operational technologies to enhance performance.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators including safety quality delivery and cost.
- Support business line growth by enabling scalable efficient and customer-focused operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain or a related field.
- 10 years of senior leadership experience in global manufacturing engineering and operations environments.
- Proven experience managing multi-site manufacturing warehouse and distribution operations.
- Strong background in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma).
- Demonstrated success in leading engineering/product development and operational execution.
- Experience in industrial equipment pumps or related industries preferred.
Key Competencies
- Strategic & Operational Leadership
- Safety & Risk Management
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization
- Commercial & Financial Acumen
- Global Mindset with Regional Execution
- Talent Development & Leadership Coaching
- Stakeholder Influence & Communication
- Results-Driven Decision Making
What We Offer
- Competitive benefits package including health dental disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual bonus and performance incentives
- Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance
- Paid time off holidays and parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- A diverse inclusive and globally connected workplace
As an equal opportunity employer FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are the stronger our team our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age ethnicity marital status number of children and photographs from your application materials.
FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries for more information please visit Experience:
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About Company
FLSmidth is the full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries.
