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VP Operations - EMEA
VP Operations – EMEA
Anord Mardix, a Flex Company
About the Company
Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With operations spanning facilities worldwide, we specialise in critical power infrastructure, supporting industries from financial institutions to data centres.
We foster skill development, curiosity, and empowerment, turning roles into long-term careers. If this excites you, we’d love to meet you.
Job Summary
We seek a senior leader to coach and grow our EMEA operations, driving strategic execution for engineered-to-order critical power solutions. The VP Operations – EMEA will oversee operational excellence in engineering, procurement, production, project delivery, and customer-facing implementations across engineered infrastructure for data centre and mission-critical environments.
- Location: Based in EMEA (open to UK, Ireland, Poland, or Austria).
- Focus: Scalable processes, cross-functional accountability, cost control, and long-term growth.
Core Responsibilities
Your daily focus will include—but is not limited to*:
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Operationwide Accountability
- Drive performance in safety, cost, quality, delivery, and project profitability.
- Align metrics, governance, escalation paths, and performance management across complex engineering programmes.
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Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute business plans, mapping growth objectives, customer demand, and capacity into operational roadmaps.
- Translate growth strategies into actionable operational frameworks.
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Customer & Partner Engagement
- Maintain relationships with hyperscale/data centre clients, consultants, and industry experts.
- Stay aligned with market trends, competitiveness, and delivery standards.
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Cross-Functional Integration
- Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Supply Chain, Finance, and other Flex/Anord Mardix sites for cohesive operational delivery.
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Engineer-to-Order Excellence
- Establish procurement, production, and project execution workflows tailored to engineered variability, design controls, and customer-specific specs.
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Planning & Execution
- Enhance systems for inventory, sales, and ops planning, order intake readiness, long-lead material tracking, and delivery timelines.
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Operational Discipline
- Drive configuration management, change control, non-conformance reduction, and lessons learned.
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Team Leadership & Development
- Mentor leaders and nurture high-performing, collaborative teams, especially in fast-growth, project-driven environments.
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Process & Productivity Improvement
- Adopt lean methodologies, digital tools, and automation to increase reliability, cost efficiency, and scalability—without compromising engineering flexibility.
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Compliance & Ethics
- Ensure health, safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory compliance in electrical infrastructure projects.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- MBA or equivalent master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Operational Background
- 10+ years in manufacturing/operations, with 7+ years in regional management.
- Extensive experience in:
- Project-led, engineer-to-order, electrical infrastructure, or mission-critical industrial manufacturing.
- Applicable to high-complexity, customer-specific builds and high-stakes environments.
Functional Skills
- Advanced mastery of operations with strong ties to engineering, quality, supply chain, and commercial functions.
- Data-driven decision-making—analyze KPIs, trends, and performance indicators to drive financial and operational success.
- Financial acumen: P&L responsibility, cost reduction, and ROI-based justifications.
Soft Skills & Cultural Fit
- Exceptional communication, negotiation & relationship-building—especially with multiple stakeholders.
- People management and mentorship: Ability to uplift teams, foster collaboration, and groom next-gen leaders.
- **Proactive mindfully—**focused on risk mitigation, trust, and resolution during crises.
- Sustainability awareness: Understand ESG standards and compliance in manufacturing.
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Why Join Anord Mardix?
You’ll thrive in an environment that values your contribution, offering:
Competitive Benefits
- Merit-based salary & annual pay review
- Extended paid leave (25+ days + bank holidays)
- Employee recognition programme with long-service awards
- 24/7 sick pay, cycle-to-work scheme, and volunteer days
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/leave policies
- Flexible/remote/hybrid work options (based on function)
- Travel opportunities (philosophy-dependent)
- Healthcare, counselling support (access to Employee Assistance Programme, trained Mental Health First Aiders, and virtual GP) & Group Life Insurance
Well-Being & Growth
- Discounts on food, activities, and gym memberships
- Support to build lasting careers via [...] professional development
Employment Overview
Anord Mardix is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of:
- Age, race, religion, color, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity
- National origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy status
We’re ready to accommodate needs for disabled applicants. To discuss accommodation for the application process, contact accessibility@flex.com. Full application is not required for inquiries.
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