Senior Director, Operations Execution
1 mese fa
Padova, Provincia di Padova; Veneto, Italia
Vertiv
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Job Description
Who are we? At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. We are currently seeking a Senior Director, Operations Execution to join our dynamic team in Italy, Slovakia or Ireland The Senior Director, Operations Execution is a critical leadership role reporting directly to the VP Operations EMEA. This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day operational execution across 10 manufacturing facilities in the EMEA region, ensuring consistent delivery of safety, quality, service, and productivity targets. The role is instrumental in driving operational maturity from current state to world-class performance while supporting a major revenue growth trajectory over the next three years. What kind of work will you be doing? Daily Operations & Execution- Own the daily operational rhythm and cadence across all 10 factories, ensuring production schedules are met with high reliability
- Drive accountability for key operational metrics: OTD -R, OTD - P, DIO, inventory accuracy, VCM (productivity), and hourly rates as well Quality FPY and Safety SAIR
- Establish and maintain standardized daily/weekly/monthly management operating systems (MOS) across all sites
- Serve as the primary escalation point for operational disruptions and lead rapid resolution
- Champion a zero-harm safety culture; drive continuous improvement in SAIR and LTI metrics
- Ensure all sites maintain compliance with local regulations and company standards
- Lead the transformation of plant operations from current maturity levels to world-class standards
- Deploy lean manufacturing principles, standard work, and best practice sharing across the network
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to drive digitization and automation initiatives on the factory floor
- Establish and track plant maturity scorecards with clear progression milestones
- Collaborate with Supply Chain and Planning to scale capacity, workforce, and processes in line with demand
- Support CapEx planning and execution for capacity expansion projects
- Build a high-performing operations leadership team across all sites
- Drive hiring plans to fill critical roles and build bench strength
- Coach and develop Plant Managers to operate with increasing autonomy and accountability
- Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and operational discipline
- Partner closely with Quality, Supply Chain, HR, and Engineering functions to ensure aligned execution
- Provide operational input into S&OP processes and strategic planning cycles
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; MBA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing/operations, with at least 5 years in a multi-site leadership role
- Proven track record of managing large-scale manufacturing operations (ideally 5+ plants)
- Deep expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence frameworks
- Experience scaling operations through significant growth phases
- Strong financial acumen including P&L management, CapEx evaluation (NPV/IRR), and productivity improvement
- Demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams
- Fluency in English; additional European languages a strong plus