Director of Global Operations

Director Of Global Operations

The Director Of Global Operations Will Lead Fontaine Fifth Wheel's International Manufacturing Footprint Within Marmon Transportation Products Group. This Senior Leadership Role Is Responsible For Driving Operational Excellence Across Facilities In Matamoros, Mexico, And Lowton, UK, While Maintaining Close Alignment With The U.S. Headquarters In Jasper, Alabama. The Role Will Focus On Lean Transformation, Plant Transitions, Automation, And Cross-Border Team Integration To Enable Scalable, Sustainable Growth. The Ideal Candidate Is A Hands-On, Strategic Leader With Proven Experience In Global Manufacturing, Operational Change, And Talent Development, Who Can Deliver Near-Term Results While Shaping The Long-Term Future Of The Business.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead Operational Strategy And Execution Across Global Manufacturing Sites, With Emphasis On Mexico And Uk / Germany.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing Deployment In Line With Marmon Principles To Reduce Waste, Improve Efficiency, And Scale Sustainable Practices.
• Champion Automation And Digitization Initiatives That Enhance Productivity And Scalability, Including Development And Execution Of Project Business Cases For Capital Investments.
• Oversee And Support Achievement Of Site Performance, Kpis, And Leadership Development At Each Facility; Build Robust Talent Pipelines And Succession Plans.
• Direct And Support High-Impact Initiatives Including Plant Relocations, Consolidations, And Greenfield Builds; Champion Plan Creation, Drive Execution Of Milestones To Achieve Payback.
• Promote Automation And Digital Solutions To Streamline Operations And Support Long-Term Growth.
• Ensure Full Compliance With Safety, Labor, Environmental, And Corporate Regulatory Standards.
• Serve As A Key Bridge Between Executive Leadership And Global Plant Teams, Ensuring Clarity, Accountability, And Alignment.
• Personally Lead Ongoing Lean Transformation And Cultural Change To Embed Our Core Values, Elevate Safety Standards, Build Trust, And Accountability, On Our Operational Excellence Journey.
• Travel Up To 70%, With A Heavy Presence In Mexico; Regular Trips To Uk And Us Hq.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Following Receipt Of A Conditional Offer Of Employment, Candidates Will Be Required To Complete Additional Job-Related Screening Processes As Permitted Or Required By Applicable Law.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer, And All Applicants Will Be Considered For Employment Without Attention To Their Membership In Any Protected Class. If You Require Any Reasonable Accommodation To Complete Your Application Or Any Part Of The Recruiting Process, Please Email Your Request To Careers@marmon.com, And Please Be Sure To Include The Title And The Location Of The Position For Which You Are Applying.