Senior Director Operations
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
Senior Operations Director responsible for leading and optimizing manufacturing operations across facilities in the Americas. This role drives operational excellence, cost efficiency, and profitability by overseeing manual and automated production environments and managing the full P&L.
Responsibilities
- Drive Lean transformation and cost efficiency, focusing on conversion cost reduction, automation integration, and footprint optimization.
- Own and manage the full P&L, developing business plans from Sales to EBIT and supporting aftermarket strategies to improve profitability.
- Design and monitor KPIs, standardize processes, and ensure transparency in achieving short- and long-term financial objectives.
- Champion Lean manufacturing principles across all sites, embedding them into daily operations and long-term transformation strategies.
- Provide strategic leadership and mentorship, guiding Plant Managers and teams while fostering a high-performance, safety-first culture.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, presenting weekly, monthly, and annual assessments to the Division VP of Operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with multi-site responsibility.
- Strong financial acumen with direct P&L ownership and experience driving conversion cost improvements.
- Demonstrated expertise in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and footprint optimization.
- Experience in Automotive sector required.
- Fluent English required.
Desired Qualifications
- Business Unit/Product Line responsibility preferred with experience in all business functions including Operations HR, finance, R&D, supply chain and IT etc.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt preferred.
Benefits
- Opportunities to lead and optimize manufacturing operations across facilities in the Americas.
- Drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and profitability.
- Develop business plans and support aftermarket strategies.
- Champion Lean manufacturing principles.
- Provide strategic leadership and mentorship.
- Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture.
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Company
Autoliv
Job Posted
1 month ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Querétaro, Mexico
Aguascalientes, Mexico
Mexico
Matamoros, Mexico
Tijuana, Mexico
Qualification
Bachelor
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