About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.?
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
Description
The Vice President of Mexico Operations will report directly to VP of Operations for HVACR Americas and work in collaboration with the Operations Leadership team. This is a leadership role that as part of the leadership staff, will work to identify and drive value across the HVACR Motors and Compressor businesses in Mexico. This role requires a strategic thinker who can provide hands-on management to lead our Mexico plant operations and distribution center to its next level of maturity. The candidate must have a broad range of experience, strong business acumen, be detail oriented, change agility, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, growing organization. A knowledge of the legal and political complexities in Mexico as well as the trade compliance and maquila legal requirements is critical.
As the Vice President of Mexico Operations for the Americas Business Unit, You Will:
Identify and drive value across the operations in Mexico by partnering with the Americas operations teams and working closely as part of the AME team
Identify, develop and prepare potential internal candidates as successors for this leadership position
Show strong passion and a sense of urgency about reaching targets. Maintain on-going and fluid communication with the VP of Operations, other key members of the executive management team, operations finance, and corporate legal team, regarding ongoing operational performance, planning/forecasting assumptions, trade compliance, legal issues and accounting matters
Prepare analysis, plans, studies and presentations as required for management. Engage in various financial analysis to drive IRR and improvement on ROIC metrics (i.e., capital, NPD, lease/buy, etc.) and value creation levers, including footprint optimization, asset utilization
In conjunction with the VP of Operations, develop operating cadence to drive delivery of annual operating plan and execute on key business metrics from long-term management plan.
Works to achieve goals while overcoming obstacles and/or planning for contingencies by serving as a trusted advisor and consultant to senior leadership
Insure the preparation and reporting of monthly, quarterly annual, and ad hoc reporting for the business and drive ongoing development of additional metrics
Partner with plant leaders and VP of Operations in presenting operating results to the executive leadership team and Mexico Location Board of Directors as required
Improve the yearly Mexico Board of Director meetings to insure the legal requirements are addressed and filed
Develop the BOD meeting process to provide value and direction for all Mexico operations and alignment to corporate goals
Ensure compliance with US and Mexico trade compliance laws at our plants in Mexico, keep abreast of changes in laws and standards and serve as the key interface with auditors enabling successful completion of all audits
Improve and evolve systems for financial planning, analysis and reporting process in Mexico
Create and drive a culture of high performance, people development and continuous improvement that values accountability, learning and a commitment to quality
Be a proven exceptional manager who motivates people and teams through recruiting and developing high-potential people and setting high standards for all personnel
Develop a strong organization review and development process that assess and reorganizes the talent within the Mexican organization, recruit key individuals to address any skill gaps, motivate and develop professionals on the team, develop a retention plan for top talent.
Lead the Copeland Corporate de Mexico organization including distribution center and non-maquila services in Mexico
Assist the Inventory Management Organization in the establishment and maintaining of internal controls including the effective design and operations of Mexico distribution center in Saltillo, Mexico
This role will work between Saltillo and Reynosa Mexico as well as time spent in Sidney, Ohio as needed
Required Education, Experience & Skills:
15+ years of experience in a relevant senior leadership position and proven track record of leadership with a commitment to excellence for a global manufacturing organization
10 or more years of management experience with a demonstrated ability to build and develop cross functional teams
A motivator and leader; someone who can drive change, promote teamwork and collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organization
Someone with experience and commitment to identify and develop the next leaders and managers in our manufacturing locations in Mexico
Preferred Education, Experience & Skills:
Master's Degree and/or MBA
Plant Management experience
Management experience in Mexico
Experience in plant start-ups, in Mexico preferred
Non-Technical Requirements
High integrity, transparency, and openness
High-performing, experienced and confident executive
A problem solver and lean leader who is hands on, finishes, and deadline conscious
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Builds and sustains excellent relationships at multiple levels internally and externally
Good communicator and listener, who is approachable
Leader with a collaborative approach, yet assertive and vocal about doing the right thing
Creates the urgency and excitement to continue to improve processes and results
Translates vision into practical, actionable, and quantifiable plans and executes flawlessly in a safe manner
Promotes and implements Copeland Business System in all aspects of the business
Demonstrates and promotes Copeland key values and mission
Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements :
This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.
Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area ?
Our facility is located in Sidney, OH (https://www.sidneyoh.com/31/Visitors) conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton (https://www.daytonlocal.com/events.asp) , Troy (http://www.troyohio.gov/) , and Columbus (https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/events/) . The area's generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.?
About our Location ?
The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for the air conditioning and cold chain businesses. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our air conditioning related products help bring comfort and convenience in commercial, industrial and residential spaces. The cold chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location.
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Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.?
Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.
