VP Manufacturing

Overview:

At Zebra we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customers and partners needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen heard valued and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations their employees and those they serve.

Youll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care aboutlocally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What Were Looking For:

• Global Manufacturing Leadership

  • Develop and execute global manufacturing strategies across internal plants and external partners including outsource vs insource recommendations.

  • Lead a multi-regional production network that supports Zebras growth quality standards and customer expectations.

  • Drive long-range planning for capacity optimization automation and sustainability.

• Operational Excellence

  • Ownership of media manufacturing including cost margin throughput and capital investments.

  • Champion continuous improvement programs to improve productivity reduce scrap and drive operational efficiencies.

  • Ensure high operational performance across all Zebra facilities and contract manufacturers.

  • Set and manage KPIs across the organization for operational success and consistency.

• Quality Compliance:

  • Oversee global quality governance and compliance to industry standards including GS1 ISO and industry specific standards.

  • Maintain and enhance Zebras reputation for delivering robust high-performance offerings through rigorous quality systems and supplier oversight.

• Technology Automation and Innovations

  • Lead the manufacturing roadmap across thermal printing compatibility RFID and sensor converting linerless technologies and sustainable materials.

  • Partner with R&D and Product Management teams to commercialize new materials and manufacturing capabilities to meet customer requirement as well as maintain manufacturing excellence within current offerings.

  • Champion automation and inspection technologies across the global network to have highly efficient and best in class offerings.

  • Champion manufacturing intellectual property and trade secret opportunities across the manufacturing operations.

  • Identify and leverage AI initiatives to drive manufacturing efficiencies training etc.

• Cross Functional Collaboration and Communication

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills working closely with product management R&D and sales teams to align manufacturing capabilities with customer and strategic roadmaps.

  • Ability to translate customer insights into scalable manufacturable solutions.

• Leadership & Talent Development

  • Build and mentor a high performing global operations leadership team.

  • Develop talent pipelines across teams to ensure a strong bench strength across the organization.

  • Foster a culture of safety accountability innovation and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering(Mechanical Electrical or Industrial) Manufacturing Supply Chain or related technical field.

• 15 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing and operations management on a global scale.

• 7 years in Senior Executive role (VP or Sr. Director) managing Multi-Site international manufacturing facilities (e.g. The Americas EMEA APAC)

• Proven leadership in global technology manufacturing encompassing both hardware devices and specialized materials.

• Proven track record of managing large-scale P & L and capital budgets.

• Extensive experience managing and negotiating with contract manufacturers and global suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree or MBA is highly preferred.

Technical and Leadership Competencies:

• Methodologies:Master Black Belt or advanced certification in Lean/Six Sigma preferred.

• Crisis Leadership:Demonstrated ability to navigate complex global supply chain constraints and drive operational resilience.

• Talent Development:Strong background in executive assessment coaching and building bench strength within a functional talent strategy.

• Business Acumen:Ability to translate external market intelligence and industry benchmarking into actionable manufacturing strategies.

• Global Mindset:High degree of cultural awareness and experience adapting leadership styles to diverse international teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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Pay Range:

Incentive Compensation:

Zebra Total Rewards:

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive including healthcare wellness inclusion networks and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days in addition to the traditional insurances compensation parental leave employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary offered will vary depending on your location job-related skills knowledge and experience.

Additionally all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota most other roles the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

Benefits:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work adaptable hours Summer Flex Fridays Focus Fridays and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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