Vice President, Global Operations

Ref #: NU-17846

NU Advisory Partners has been retained to lead the search for a Vice President, Global Operations for a market-leading manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and infrastructure solutions serving commercial and industrial end markets, such as Data Centers, Healthcare and Automotive. This leader will own all aspects of global operations across a complex, multi-site manufacturing footprint and will be the critical enabler of the company's next phase of growth.

The role requires a dynamic, execution-focused operator who understands the demands of scaling complex manufacturing environments where quality, responsiveness, customization, and operational excellence are essential. The successful candidate will build the operational infrastructure, processes, and capabilities necessary to support continued growth while maintaining exceptional customer performance.

Location: East Coast, U.S.

About NU Advisory Partners

NU Advisory Partners is an AI-native executive search and advisory firm specializing in senior executive, operating, and board roles, with deep expertise in private capital-backed environments.

We’re breaking the mold in an industry that hasn’t changed in decades, pairing a top-tier team with tech, data, and AI to make search smarter, faster, and built for how businesses move today. The result? A better experience for clients, candidates, and ourselves. With 2,000+ searches and deep industry expertise, we deliver high-touch service and leadership talent that drives long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth Enablement

• Own the global operations strategy for a growing, technology-driven manufacturing business and define the operational roadmap required to support continued expansion
• Develop long-range and annual operating plans that enable scalable, flexible manufacturing across a diverse product portfolio
• Align operational capabilities with commercial objectives, ensuring the organization can meet evolving customer requirements while maintaining service excellence

Manufacturing Excellence

• Lead the advancement of manufacturing capabilities across multiple facilities, balancing operational efficiency with customer-specific requirements
• Drive standardization, process optimization, and scalable manufacturing practices to improve quality, throughput, and responsiveness
• Partner with engineering and product teams to support new product introductions and enhance manufacturability

Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Own and deliver the annual operating plan, consistently exceeding targets across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory
• Champion Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times, increase productivity, and improve operational flexibility
• Implement KPI-driven management systems that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization

Global Supply Chain & Planning

• Build a resilient, agile global supply chain capable of supporting growth, demand variability, and evolving customer requirements
• Develop sourcing strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation
• Lead integrated planning processes to align demand, capacity, inventory, and production across the enterprise

Financial & Capital Management

• Develop and manage operating budgets and capital investment plans aligned with strategic growth objectives
• Drive productivity improvements, cost optimization initiatives, and working capital performance
• Lead capacity planning and capital deployment efforts to support future growth

People & Culture

• Build and lead high-performing global teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Develop organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and leadership development

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as a key partner to commercial, engineering, finance, and corporate leadership teams
• Ensure operational readiness for growth initiatives, product launches, and customer commitments

Compliance, Safety & Sustainability

• Maintain world-class Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) performance across all operations
• Support sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives consistent with company values and stakeholder expectations

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have experience in dynamic markets such as data centers, critical power, or mission-critical infrastructure
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; MBA strongly preferred
• 12–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global operations within a manufacturing environment
• Proven success leading multi-site, global operations at scale ($1B+), preferably supporting data center, electrical infrastructure, or other high-growth technical markets
• Demonstrated experience leading high-mix, low-to-medium volume or customized manufacturing environments
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and driving profitability
• Deep expertise in global supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and logistics
• Advanced knowledge of Lean methodologies (VSM, Kaizen, TPM, 5S, pull systems, takt time, standard work)
• Ability to scale operations while balancing customization, speed, and cost efficiency
• Exceptional cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

How to Apply:

• Submit your resume
• Our team will review your application
• If your experience aligns with the role, we’ll reach out to discuss the opportunity further
• Even if this role isn’t the perfect match, we’ll add you to our talent network for future opportunities

At NU Advisory Partners, we’re committed to identifying and placing exceptional leaders in roles where they can drive meaningful impact. If your background aligns with this opportunity, we invite you to apply.