Vice President, Operations

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

. Lead and manage multiple global fabrication centers, including manufacturing operations and supply chain management .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeHuntington Beach • California • United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global fabrication centers with a focus on operational excellence, safety, and quality. Proficient in supply chain management, production optimization, and strategic planning to drive efficiency and profitability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

P&L ResponsibilitySupply Chain ManagementLean ManufacturingMetal FabricationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing OperationsOperational EfficiencyProduction StandardsCost ControlStrategic PlanningResource AllocationProduction MethodsVendor ManagementContract ReviewData-Driven Approach

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsClear CommunicationTeam Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMRP SoftwareERP SoftwareScheduling Software

Industry Keywords

Fabrication CentersSafety SystemsQuality SystemsGlobal ExecutionContinuous ImprovementProduction InnovationCost ReductionGlobal TeamworkOperational ExcellenceManufacturing Strategy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage multiple global fabrication centers, including manufacturing operations and supply chain management
Oversee safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, and lean manufacturing initiatives across fabrication centers
Take responsibility for the profit and loss of the centers
Align operational methodologies across the group using a data-driven approach to ensure consistency, efficiency, and repeatability
Drive a culture of customer service, global teamwork and collaboration, global execution focus, production innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Manage fabrication processes including metal fabrication and welding with stainless steel and aluminum
Review rationalization of global manufactured products and recommend global product manufacturing strategy to leadership
Work with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management to optimize production capacity and meet budgets and schedules
Identify and implement changes to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs
Establish production standards, develop budgets and cost controls, and use strategic product data
Direct or recommend manufacturing process plans covering personnel, safety, purchasing, subcontracting, IT, facilities, tooling, and equipment
Coordinate manufacturing activities with organizational functions and suppliers to optimize personnel, machine, and equipment utilization
Optimize the supply chain through localization, verticalization, strategic agreements, economies of scale, and related initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree preferred in engineering, engineering management, operations management, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience managing industrial equipment fabrication, including P&L responsibility, meeting project budgets, and schedule commitments
High regard for quality and safety systems
Ability to manage a team of safety and quality experts
Experience operating multiple production facilities, both domestically and internationally, preferred
Knowledge and/or experience in Supply Chain Management is a plus
Good commercial and technical acumen
Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of resources
Knowledge of Supply Chain operations and experience developing a robust program to manage vendors, contractors, and service providers
Knowledge related to reviewing contracts and agreements
Ability to work closely with legal and technical teams to evaluate proposals
Clear and informative written communication skills
Analytical skills for identifying complex problems, evaluating options, and implementing solutions or corrective actions
Organizational skills to complete duties and projects on time and within budget
Interpersonal skills to build constructive and cooperative working relationships
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, MRP/ERP software, and scheduling software
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, work independently, and be detail-oriented and thorough

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus opportunity
Equal opportunity employer commitment
Inclusive work environment
Consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability