Vice President of Global Operations

Role Description The Vice President of Global Operations at Senkai Elevator & Escalator is a full-time remote role responsible for leading end-to-end global operations across manufacturing, supply chain, installation, and service functions. The position oversees operational performance, designs and implements processes that support scalability, and ensures alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. Day-to-day responsibilities include directing regional operations teams, monitoring key performance indicators, optimizing resource allocation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role collaborates closely with executive leadership, engineering, sales, and finance to support customer commitments, quality standards, safety, and regulatory compliance in all markets. This position also leads large cross-functional projects, manages operational risks, and supports the integration of new technologies, systems, and acquisitions.

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in Operations Management and Operational Excellence, including leading multi-site or global operations and implementing performance improvement initiatives. Strong background in Supply Chain Management, with experience in procurement, logistics, inventory optimization, and supplier relationship management in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Proven ability in Strategic Planning, including setting operational strategies, defining objectives, and aligning resources to support long-term business growth. Advanced Project Management skills, with experience leading complex, cross-border projects, managing timelines and budgets, and delivering measurable outcomes. Leadership experience in senior operations roles, with the ability to lead diverse, distributed teams and foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with proficiency in using data and KPIs to guide operational decisions. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with executive stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners. Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations management, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is preferred. Experience in the elevator, escalator, or broader industrial manufacturing sector is highly advantageous. Comfort working in a remote, global environment with frequent virtual collaboration and occasional international travel as needed.