Head of NA Workshop Operations, PAC SER Roll Services

Valmet · Remote, United States

We are looking for a

Head of North America Workshop Operations

to lead and develop our people and workshop operations across North America. You will lead Production Unit managers and key operational support functions, build capabilities and foster a strong culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement. You will also be responsible for the financial and operational performance of the workshops, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality and profitable operations. This position is part of the PAC SER Roll Services Management Team and reports to the Head of Operations, PAC SER Roll Services.
Lead, coach and develop Production Unit managers and operational support functions, ensuring effective resourcing, succession planning and competence development
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE, operational and quality standards
Deliver agreed financial targets and take proactive action to improve profitability, cost efficiency and absorption
Oversee capacity, production, quality, inventory and delivery performance across the workshop network
Drive Operational Excellence, Lean and continuous improvement, with a focus on shorter lead times, higher quality and stronger competitiveness
Develop the long-term operational roadmap, workshop footprint and investment priorities together with key stakeholders
Collaborate across functions to improve supply chain performance, procurement savings and subcontracting
Ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective actions for significant quality and safety issues
You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant technical field, or equivalent experience, and at least 10 years of experience in operations or a similar environment. You have a proven track record of leading people and delivering financial and operational performance in a complex, multi-site organization. Experience in workshop or service operations is an advantage. You are fluent in English and willing to travel nationally and internationally. At Valmet, we offer you a challenging leadership position and a great opportunity to influence the success of the Services business. Our working environment is team-oriented, international and inspiring. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people. To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.
With 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
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