FMC Corporation

Global Head of Operations

FMC Corporation • $150K — $200K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
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11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or equivalent
  • Master Mariner and/or Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency preferred
  • 15+ years of senior leadership experience in maritime operations or consultancy
  • Demonstrated executive leadership of global, multicultural teams
  • Strong commercial and stakeholder management capability

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the global operations strategy aligned with corporate objectives
  • Lead worldwide operational, technical and commercial performance to drive profitability
  • Own global operational performance, resource planning, and service delivery
  • Lead business development with key strategic clients and support major bids
  • Provide technical governance and approve methodologies and technical standards
  • Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement
  • Develop succession plans and build a high-performing leadership team
  • Ensure compliance with international regulations and operational governance
  • Manage enterprise operational risks and crisis response

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development and global career progression
  • Collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture
  • Opportunity to shape and lead operations at a growing international company
Full Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Global Head of Operations to join FMC International. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, this role will lead the global operations function, ensuring consistent, safe and efficient delivery of services across all regions. The successful candidate will be a strategic operator with deep operational experience, strong commercial acumen, and a proven track record of building high-performing, customer-focused teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute the global operations strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Lead worldwide operational, technical and commercial performance, driving profitability, utilisation and client satisfaction.
  • Own global operational performance, resource planning, operational KPIs and service delivery excellence.
  • Lead business development with key strategic clients and support major bids.
  • Provide technical governance and approve methodologies, reports and technical standards.
  • Drive operational excellence, digitalisation, continuous improvement and quality management.
  • Develop succession plans and build a high-performing global leadership team.
  • Ensure compliance with international regulations, HSEQ requirements and company governance.
  • Manage enterprise operational risks and crisis response.
  • Represent FMC with clients, classification societies, industry bodies and regulators.

Qualifications and Experience
  • University degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or equivalent.
  • Master Mariner and/or Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency strongly preferred.
  • 15+ years of senior leadership experience in maritime operations, surveying, technical management or consultancy. • Demonstrated executive leadership of global, multicultural teams.
  • Strong commercial, operational and stakeholder management capability.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and global career progression.
  • A collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture.
  • The opportunity to shape and lead operations at a growing, international company.


Locations United States Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Address Anywhere

About FMC Corporation

FMC Corporation is a diversified chemical company that provides solutions, applications, and products for the agricultural, consumer, and industrial markets. The company operates through three segments: Agricultural Solutions, Health and Nutrition, and Lithium. The Agricultural Solutions segment offers crop protection products, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. The Health and Nutrition segment provides microcrystalline cellulose, carrageenan, alginates, and other specialty ingredients for food and pharmaceutical applications. The Lithium segment offers lithium for use in batteries, polymers, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial applications. FMC Corporation was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Learn more about FMC Corporation
Size
6,400 employees
Market Cap
$15.7 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$551.5 million
Founded
1883
5 Year Trend
+14.7%
Revenue
$4.6 billion
NASDAQ
FMC
* Ladders Estimates

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