Global Vice President Manufacturing
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WSA, driven by a passion for improving lives, is a leading force in the hearing aid industry. Our goal is to enhance our presence in an underserved market and accelerate business transformation to reach more people effectively.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President of Manufacturing will develop and execute short and long-term plans to achieve the key operational objectives and annual profit plan for the business. You will have the opportunity to lead our manufacturing sites across the 3 continents with a focus on business growth, continuous improvement, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
What you will do
Set objectives and monitor key performance indicators across manufacturing, ensuring accurate reporting on operations.
Implement WSA’s manufacturing strategy to optimize capacity utilization through site footprint strategies and key technologies.
Drive Lean transformation in Manufacturing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support global sites.
Lead Global Technology and Engineering to advance automation and digitization initiatives.
Ensure readiness for new products and smooth global transfers across sites.
Foster a culture of exceeding customer expectations, maintaining high responsiveness to customer needs.
Continuously improve operations aligned with the WSA Smart Lean approach, focusing on Lean culture and technology execution.
Promote change through talent development, motivating and retaining a high-performance management team and 2,000 FTEs.
Exemplify enterprise leadership by upholding the WSA code of ethics and demonstrating compliant behaviors.
The position is based in Singapore.
What you bring
Experience
Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality management, engineering and lean methodologies.
Supply Chain Management: Knowledge in logistics, procurement, and supply chain.
Financial Acumen: Skills in budgeting, financial reporting, and analyzing costs to drive profitability.
Project Management: Proficient in project management methodologies for planning and executing manufacturing projects.
Leadership Experience: Proven track record in senior management roles with international exposure, multi-site responsability and strategic planning capabilities.
Personal competencies
Leadership & Communication: Inspire teams and articulate strategies clearly while actively listening to feedback.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Think analytically to develop solutions and remain flexible to changing conditions.
Collaboration & Emotional Intelligence: Foster teamwork and mediate conflicts while understanding team dynamics and motivations.
Strategic Thinking & Negotiation: Plan for the future with a visionary approach and influence outcomes through effective negotiation.
About Us
At WS Audiology, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services.
Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world.
With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.
Sounds wonderful? We can't wait to hear from you.
WS Audiology is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.
- Department
- Global Operations & Supply Chain
- Locations
- Singapore
