The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.
We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS).
Company:
Celgard, LLC
Job Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead the end-to-end global manufacturing strategy and execution to ensure cost-effective, high-quality production and continuous improvement across Celgard. This position is responsible for the strategic leadership and development of the company’s global operations while building strong relationships with key stakeholders, executives and employees across the company to secure organizational commitment for defined strategies. This position is responsible for the entire global operations – including 3 manufacturing plants, division engineering, and quality The role ensures safety, quality, output, and cost performance across the manufacturing footprint, while driving strategic growth and operational excellence.
This role reports directly to president of Celgard with direct reports in both plants and operation functions and has following primary responsibilities.
First, the incumbent will champion and guide plants and operations functions in aligning on Celgard strategy execution. This role is responsible for driving deeper on lean implementation, optimization projects, and OPS discipline across Celgard. While improving cost structure and efficiency with our existing production portfolio, the role also needs to efficiently drive our new operational capability and new business model on board.
Second, as part of Celgard global Leadership team, this role needs to consolidate best practices and collaborate with other functions to drive culture changes that our transformation strategy is driving the Company toward. This includes advocating agility and lean principles in our organization, driving accountability and results-oriented practices, and building a high say-do ratio organization that fosters accountability.
Third, this role will engage with our JV in China through our Celgard China team and bring valuable insights and best practices promptly back to the US plants daily operations to improve our cost structure and volume for ramping up, as well as CAPEX and operation spending practices. Simultaneously, this role will also be providing necessary resources and support to our JV.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Leadership: Provide leadership and vision to the global operation teams. Create and communicate culture and vision down to the shop floor while driving a results focused culture and accountability while increasing employee engagement.
Operations Oversight: Develop and execute manufacturing strategies, including capability building and footprint optimization. Accomplish the forecasting, planning and production of the Celgard business that includes all process from order to cash generation as well as direct contact with all suppliers and customers.
Process Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives, implement lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency and quality.
Cost & Quality Control: Integrate cost control, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance into all manufacturing processes.
Technology & Automation: Lead division engineering, integrating design, process optimization, and project execution to support production goals with minimal disruption.
Leadership Development: Build and lead site leadership teams, develop plant managers, division engineering leader…