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Senior Vice President, Global Operations / Vice-Président(E) Principal(E), Opérations Globales

Galvion

THE COMPANYGalvion is a global defense technology leader specializing in advanced protective solutions and intelligent power systems for military and tactical operations worldwide. We design, develop, and manufacture ballistic helmets and data management solutions for the modern battlefield, emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking design.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYThe Senior Vice President, Global Operations is the senior executive responsible for leading all operational functions across the Company's global operations (Canada, U.S., UK, and Poland). Reporting directly to the Founder & CEO, the SVP provides strategic leadership for Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Global Supply Chain, Production Planning, and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGExecutive Leadership
Develop and execute a global operations strategy aligned with corporate objectives and long-term growth plans.
Establish enterprise-wide operational priorities and performance metrics driving accountability and continuous improvement.
Foster a culture of operational excellence, safety, quality, and employee engagement.
Lead large-scale organizational change initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and competitiveness across all global sites.
Build and lead a high-performing multi-site leadership team through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
Manufacturing Operations
Provide executive leadership for all global manufacturing operations, ensuring consistent standards and practices.
Ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while meeting customer delivery commitments.
Optimize capacity, scheduling, labour utilization, workflow efficiency, load balancing, and technology transfer between facilities.
Establish global operating standards, common KPIs, and shared best practices to increase productivity and profitability.
Quality Assurance
Ensure a consistent global Quality Management System and regulatory compliance in every operating jurisdiction.
Monitor quality KPIs and lead initiatives to improve first-pass yield, reduce defects, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Ensure corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are effectively implemented and sustained.
Supply Chain & Production Planning
Lead global procurement, sourcing, inventory management, production planning, logistics, and supplier performance.
Develop resilient, multi-region supply chain strategies that reduce single-source dependency and risk.
Optimize inventory levels while ensuring uninterrupted production and strong supplier relationships.
Lead global trade, logistics, and customs strategy, optimizing landed cost and cross-border delivery performance.
ERP & Business Process Excellence
Provide executive ownership of the global ERP business strategy, driving common processes and data standards.
Ensure ERP processes support manufacturing, procurement, inventory, planning, finance, and reporting.
Partner with IT to optimize ERP capabilities and champion digital transformation initiatives.
Financial Performance & Risk Management
Manage global operational budgets and CAPEX plans with accountability for operating costs and margin performance.
Lead operational risk management and business continuity plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions, geopolitical risks, and labour shortages.
Ensure strict compliance with export control, trade, and defense regulations across all jurisdictions (ITAR, EAR, Controlled Goods Program).
Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborate across Engineering, Finance, HR, Business Development, and Program Management to ensure smooth product launches and program execution.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the Founder & CEO on operational strategy, growth investments, and enterprise risk.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (MBA or graduate degree is a strong asset).
Minimum 18 years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience, including at least 8 years in a senior executive role.
Experience within defense, aerospace, precision manufacturing, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success leading multi-site, multi-country manufacturing operations and cross-functional teams.
Strong financial acumen (budgeting, CAPEX, cost management) and strategic systems thinking.
Deep familiarity with defense export controls (ITAR, EAR, Controlled Goods).
Exceptional communication, change management, and relationship-building skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Internal: Founder & CEO, executive leadership team, Engineering, Finance, HR, BD, IT, and Security.
External: Defense customers, global suppliers, partners, and regulatory bodies.
Travel: Frequent required international travel (~50%) across sites in Canada, U.S., UK, and Poland.
WHY JOIN GALVION?At Galvion, innovation, collaboration, and purpose drive everything we do. You'll work alongside talented professionals dedicated to developing advanced protective systems that help safeguard those who serve.
Vice-président(e) principal(e), Opérations globalesÀ PROPOS DE NOUSGalvion est un chef de file mondial de la technologie de défense, spécialisé dans les solutions de protection avancées et les systèmes d'alimentation intelligents pour les opérations militaires et tactiques. L'entreprise conçoit, développe et fabrique des casques balistiques et des solutions de gestion des données pour le champ de bataille moderne, en mettant l'accent sur l'innovation et la collaboration.
À PROPOS DE L’OPPORTUNITÉLe/La Vice-président(e) principal(e), Opérations globales est le cadre supérieur responsable de la direction de l’ensemble des fonctions opérationnelles mondiales de l’entreprise (Canada, États-Unis, Royaume-Uni, Pologne). Relevant directement du fondateur et PDG, la personne titulaire du poste assure un leadership stratégique et opérationnel pour la fabrication, l’assurance qualité, la chaîne d’approvisionnement mondiale et la planification de la production.
CE QUE VOUS FEREZLeadership Exécutif
Développer et exécuter une stratégie d'opérations mondiales alignée sur les objectifs de l'entreprise et son plan de croissance à long terme.
Établir des priorités opérationnelles à l'échelle de l'entreprise et des indicateurs de performance (KPI) favorisant l'amélioration continue.
Favoriser une culture d'excellence opérationnelle, de sécurité, de qualité et d'engagement des employés.
Diriger des initiatives de changement organisationnel à grande échelle améliorant l'efficacité et la compétitivité du réseau mondial.
Bâtir et diriger une équipe de direction multisite performante grâce au coaching, au mentorat et à la planification de la relève.
Opérations de Fabrication
Assurer un leadership exécutif pour toutes les opérations de fabrication mondiales en garantissant des normes cohérentes.
Assurer une production sûre, efficace et rentable tout en respectant les engagements de livraison envers les clients.
Optimiser la capacité de fabrication, l'utilisation de la main-d'œuvre, le transfert de technologie et l'équilibrage des charges entre les sites.
Établir des normes d'exploitation mondiales et des pratiques exemplaires partagées pour maximiser la productivité.
Assurance Qualité
Maintenir un système de gestion de la qualité mondial cohérent et conforme aux exigences réglementaires de chaque juridiction.
Surveiller les KPI de qualité et diriger des initiatives visant à améliorer le rendement de première passation (first-pass yield) et réduire les défauts.
Veiller à ce que les actions correctives et préventives (CAPA) soient efficacement mises en œuvre.
Chaîne d'Approvisionnement et Planification
Diriger l'approvisionnement mondial, la gestion des stocks, la planification de la production, la logistique et la performance des fournisseurs.
Élaborer des stratégies de chaîne d'approvisionnement résilientes et multirégionales réduisant la dépendance à un fournisseur unique.
Optimiser la stratégie mondiale en matière de commerce, de logistique et de douanes, en réduisant le coût d'achat rendu (landed cost).
ERP et Excellence des Processus
Assurer la responsabilité exécutive de la stratégie commerciale de l'ERP mondial et de son efficacité opérationnelle.
Veiller à ce que les processus ERP soutiennent la fabrication, l'approvisionnement, les stocks, la planification et les finances.
Promouvoir la transformation numérique pour améliorer la visibilité opérationnelle et l'automatisation des flux de travail.
Performance Financière et Gestion des Risques
Gérer les budgets opérationnels mondiaux et les plans CAPEX avec responsabilité sur les coûts d'exploitation et les marges.
Diriger la gestion des risques opérationnels pour atténuer les perturbations de la chaîne d'approvisionnement, les pénuries et les risques géopolitiques.
Assurer le respect strict des réglementations sur le contrôle des exportations et la défense (ITAR, EAR, Programme des marchandises contrôlées).
Leadership Transversal
Collaborer avec l'Ingénierie, les Finances, les RH, le Développement des affaires et la Gestion de programmes.
Agir en tant que conseiller stratégique auprès du fondateur et PDG sur la stratégie opérationnelle et les investissements.
VOTRE PROFIL
Baccalauréat en génie, en gestion des opérations, en chaîne d'approvisionnement, en administration ou domaine connexe (MBA/Master est un atout).
Minimum de 18 ans d'expérience progressive en leadership manufacturier et opérationnel, dont au moins 8 ans dans un rôle de cadre supérieur.
Expérience marquée dans l'industrie de la défense, de l'aérospatiale ou un environnement manufacturier hautement réglementé.
Succès avéré dans la direction d'opérations de fabrication multisites et internationales.
Solide acumen financier (budgétisation, CAPEX, gestion des coûts) et maîtrise des contrôles d'exportation (ITAR, EAR, Marchandises contrôlées).
Maîtrise parfaite de l'anglais (le français est un atout majeur).
ENVIRONNEMENT DE TRAVAIL
Interne : Fondateur / PDG, équipe de direction exécutive, Ingénierie, Finances, RH, Développement des affaires, IT et équipes de sites.
Externe : Clients du secteur de la défense, fournisseurs mondiaux, partenaires et autorités réglementaires.
Déplacements : Déplacements internationaux fréquents requis (~50 %) entre les sites (Canada, États-Unis, Royaume-Uni, Pologne).
JOIGNEZ-VOUS À GALVIONChez Galvion, l’innovation, la collaboration et l'engagement envers notre mission sont au cœur de notre quotidien. Rejoignez une équipe de professionnels d'exception dédiés à la conception de technologies de protection de pointe pour les forces armées. Nous vous offrons des projets stimulants, des perspectives d'avancement et la possibilité d'avoir un impact concret.
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