Vice President, Global Manufacturing

Why Verifone

For more than 30 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment systems worldwide.

Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third party partners to invent and deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether it’s developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success.

What's Exciting About the Role

The Vice President (VP) of Global Manufacturing is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operational management, and continuous improvement of the company’s worldwide manufacturing operations. This role requires a visionary leader with proven manufacturing experience, ideally with a background in contract manufacturing, who can drive operational excellence, ensure product quality, and optimize global supply chains.

To be successful, this position requires a blended schedule that includes standard U.S. Eastern business hours and select evening hours to collaborate with teams in Asia. We offer flexibility in how these hours are structured, and the selected candidate will need to practice flexibility and creativity to find a sustainable rhythm that supports productivity and work-life balance.

This is a remote position with travel required. This role is open to candidates globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global manufacturing strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives and growth plans.
• Lead and manage manufacturing operations across multiple international sites, ensuring consistent standards of efficiency, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee contract manufacturing relationships, including vendor selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, and risk management.
• Implement best-in-class manufacturing practices, lean principles, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Product Development to ensure seamless integration of manufacturing processes.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for global manufacturing operations, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, safety, and environmental standards across global manufacturing sites.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global manufacturing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Manage capital investments, budgets, and resource allocation to support manufacturing growth and efficiency.
• Identify emerging technologies and trends in manufacturing to maintain competitive advantage and support business expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in electronics manufacturing, with significant exposure to global operations.
• Proven track record in contract manufacturing management, including vendor selection, negotiation, and performance oversight.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), quality systems, and supply chain integration.
• Experience managing large, culturally diverse teams across multiple international locations.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change, foster innovation, and deliver results in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed. (~25% of work time)
• Flexible to work across multiple time zones.

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading manufacturing transformations, plant startups, or global expansion initiatives.
• Extensive experience in contract manufacturing environments.
• Background in electronics industries, specifically payment hardware, is highly desirable.

Our Commitment

Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.