Vice President of Turbine Generator Repairs Division

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machining, welding, engineering, and supply chain strategies, initiatives, and deliverables aligned with company-wide strategy.
• Provide direction and support to Operations leadership and stakeholders in developing and executing the group’s strategic plans.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and appropriate external resources to meet company goals.
• Build and sustain industry-leading customer relationships; partner with Sales and divisional leaders to close orders.
• Coach and mentor staff, encouraging sound decision-making, enterprise-wide collaboration, and ownership.
• Ensure safety and quality meet company and industry standards; maintain and enhance environmental, health, and safety policies and programs to ensure compliance.

Planning and Reporting

• Lead strategic evaluation and initiatives to ensure alignment with short- and long-term business objectives, cost targets, and operations excellence.
• Assess current Divisional performance, capacity utilization, geographic advantages, supply chain integration, labor and material costs, and potential risks.
• Ensure departmental decisions and project plans, such as those for staffing, development, organizational structure, material availability, capital project expansion, product development, and facilities are in line with the Company’s strategy.
• Provide expertise and guidance on Operations’ projects and systems.
• Identify, recommend, and implement new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.

Financial Stewardship

• Establish and effectively manage Division operating budget for operations.
• Identify and mitigate risks in Division operations that could negatively impact cost, quality, and/or delivery of products/services to customers.
• Collaborate with Finance on the development of Division services standard cost, forecasting, and capital projects.
• Utilize Company processes and systems to effectively collaborate with leadership on demand and supply planning to optimize attainment of operational schedules.

Customer Engagement

• Identify and secure new customer relationships to drive revenue growth, both domestic and international.
• Participate in industry-specific associations and events to build professional networks and stay informed on market trends.
• Maintain deep understanding of company products, services, pricing structures, and delivery methodologies.
• Forecast sales and customer activity and anticipated revenue to support strategic planning.
• Provide strategic direction and support to team in managing customer relationships, delivering value, and identifying growth opportunities.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in direct on-site Manufacturing/Machining leadership role, preferably in a power manufacturing/machining environment
• Direct involvement and leadership in project management, process engineering, and customer engagement
• Experience with oOEM (other OEM) generator turbine businesses
• Language Skills: Fluent in English with ability to communicate effectively at executive levels
• Other Related Skills: Must be self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed and proven ability to drive sales and generate new business within a large, complex, and multinational business environment.