Executive Vice President Operations

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power, and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job Overview :

As a key member of the senior management team, this position provides leadership to the operational / manufacturing functions throughout the world and will be responsible for on-time customer deliveries and supply chain management, purchasing and inventory management, product quality assurance and overall manufacturing strategy to support the global initiatives of the corporation.

This role will support the Functional Unit leaders in accomplishing their respective operational targets. In addition, EVP Operations works with the finance department to ensure profitability for all operations, as well as overall motivation and development of the workforce underneath their direct control. The position is co-responsible with the Functional Unit Leaders and General Managers for the global organizations profit and loss and will help each region / functional unit fine tune their manufacturing / operational processes to ensure the highest level of output per facility and business and generation of group synergies.

This position reports to the CEO with a matrixed responsibility with the Functional Unit Presidents and General Managers regarding production across the organizations global Functional Units. This role is a senior position in the group corporate structure with focus on delivering operational excellence through efficient, effective, and agile organizational structure.

Directly manages other activities in the corporate structure such as Environmental, Health, & Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities Management, Project Management, Administration, and Information Technology.

Locations :

primary domestic operations are in Southern California and Nevada, and frequent international travel is required.

Annual Salary :

164,270 to $358,924 plus bonus opportunity

Responsibilities :

• Full functional accountability for policy and process, structure, and definitions throughout the world in alignment with Functional Unit objectives.
• Legal Chairmanship of Nikkiso CE&IG International Product Companies as defined by CEO of NCEIG.
• Work with Functional Unit Presidents and GMs in developing business strategies regarding operations and business planning.
• Together with the Functional Unit Presidents, GMs, and the Finance Department, responsible for the achievement of annual budget and forecast for order intake and expenses.
• Ensure the overall Profit and Loss and Profit Margins of the organization are achieved by focusing on utilization and absorption.
• Manage, maintain, and build strong relationships with customers and partners as required.
• Maximize customer value and satisfaction by providing sound solutions and meeting our customer commitments.
• Ensure customer satisfaction is achieved, including urgent response to enquiries and proper handling of customer feedback.
• Ensure and maintain the quality of products and services. Works to structure a Quality organization to achieve our objective of triple ISO certification and manage execution sustainably.
• Participate in regional strategic development of the business.
• Serve as a key player in all expansion / consolidation activities (investments, mergers and acquisitions, corporate alliances, etc.), and consolidation of units to leverage operations and resources.
• Promote all policies in support of our One Nikkiso culture and vision and ensure compliance with our Blue Book.
• Effectively retain, lead, motivate, and develop employees. Build relationships across departments to enhance employee engagement and build company culture.
• Work in cooperation with EVP HR on Talent Management Program. Retain A Performers and drive NCEIG Group succession planning.
• Make constant improvement of internal processes and procedures for all production units throughout the world.
• Drive operational excellence through business automation, quality and sharing of best practices throughout the world by facilitating effective communication across all businesses.

Qualifications :

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Salary : $164,270 - $358,924