Senior Director, Operations Execution

22 set - Piove di sacco
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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.

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

Safety & Compliance 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

Operational Excellence & Maturity 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

Growth Enablement 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

Talent & Organization Development 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





Cross-Functional Collaboration 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

What will make you successful?

Required

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

Preferred Experience in a high-growth, scaling environment

Familiarity with manufacturing digitization, Industry 4.0, and automation technologies

Experience operating across multiple European countries and cultures

Track record of transforming operations from low maturity to best-in-class

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

High-Performance Culture

Innovation

Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS Own It

Act With Urgency

Foster a Customer-First Mindset

Think Big and Execute

Lead by Example

Drive Continuous Improvement

Learn and Seek Out Development The anticipated salary range for this role in Piove di Sacco, (PD) Italy is between 127.000€ to 160.000€ gross [per year (based on a full-time working week)/per hour] and reflects the range applicable in that jurisdiction. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements.

Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.

This role may be performed in multiple jurisdictions. In jurisdictions subject to EU Pay Transparency requirements, a locally applicable salary range applies and will be communicated in accordance with local legal obligations, if not shown in this posting.



Salary ranges for other jurisdictions may vary in line with local market conditions and applicable legislation.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to (email hidden).

About Us The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES High-Performance Culture

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

Innovation

Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS Own it

Act with urgency

Foster a customer-first mindset

Think big and execute

Lead by example

Drive continuous improvement

Learn and seek out development

Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries.

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Vertiv.com to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to (email hidden).

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