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TARGAN Inc. · 3 months ago

Sr. Vice President, Global Operations

Main Office, Raleigh, NC, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

20+ years exp

TARGAN Inc. is seeking a strategically driven and highly experienced Sr. Vice President of Global Operations to lead and scale its global operational infrastructure. This role focuses on overseeing end-to-end operational functions, including capital equipment manufacturing and supply chain optimization, to support TARGAN’s rapid commercial growth globally.

AquacultureBiotechnologyInnovation ManagementLife Science

Responsibilities

Continue to expand, develop, oversee and manage our high-performing global operations team across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, field service, logistics, and facilities functions, ensuring alignment with TARGAN’s commercial goals

Serve as the executive operations lead for international expansion initiatives in LATAM and EU, ensuring commercial and operational readiness, commercialization strategies, operational capacity planning and execution

Lead scaling of manufacturing capabilities to support global system deployments while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery targets

Continue to build, expand and manage TARGAN’s and 3rd Party support field service and support teams across the globe to ensure high system uptime, rapid response, and exceptional customer experiences globally

Oversee physical facilities to ensure safety, efficiency, and scalability for production and operations

Implement and refine operational processes, lean manufacturing principles, and best practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, manufacturing partners, and logistics providers to ensure supply chain resilience

Hire, train, and develop a high-performing operations team to support TARGAN’s growth trajectory. Establish and monitor operational KPIs to ensure high performance, quality, and cost efficiency

Oversee and manage international operations and expansion, including 3rd party manufacturers, suppliers and partners engagement, with [~30% travel expected]

Foster a culture of collaboration, agility, innovation, and operational excellence. Partner closely with engineering, product management, finance, regulatory, safety and commercial teams to ensure alignment across operational and business priorities and to ensure seamless transitions from development to full-scale commercialization roadmaps and go-to-market execution

Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards in all operational activities

Lead and manage operational budgets, resources, and capital expenditures to align with company goals and ensure cost-effectiveness

Maintain a strong focus on customer outcomes and operational excellence to drive customer satisfaction and support long-term relationships

Qualification

Global operations leadershipCapital equipment manufacturingInternational operations managementSupply chain optimizationTeam buildingDevelopmentCross-functional collaborationAnalytical skillsFluent in EnglishSpanish proficiencyPortuguese proficiencyProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

20+ years of progressive leadership in global operations within hardware, robotics, industrial automation, or capital equipment manufacturing environments, including at least 5 years in a senior executive capacity

Experience with capital equipment manufacturing and international operations is highly preferred

Fluent in English; Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency strongly preferred

Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and lead operational teams to support global deployments

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally [~30%]

Preferred

Deep experience with capital equipment manufacturing and operations; agriculture, biotech, or life sciences experience preferred

Proven track record leading product commercialization and scaling of operational infrastructure in high-growth environments

Extensive knowledge of and experience operating in the U.S., Latin America & EU, including regulatory, supplier, and logistical nuances

Experience managing domestic and international manufacturing partners and suppliers

Strong cross-functional leadership skills with ability to collaborate across technical and commercial teams

Ability to lead teams across multiple functional areas in a company, ensuring a high performing, collaborative culture is built

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making

Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment

Company

TARGAN Inc.

Based in Raleigh, NC, TARGAN is an AgTech company, transforming animal health and productivity globally within the poultry, livestock, and aquaculture sectors.

Founded in 2011

Morrisville, North Carolina, USA

51-200 employees