Nissan names VP to oversee US manufacturing overhaul

Core Insights - Nissan has appointed Victor Taylor as the new division VP for U.S. manufacturing, supply chain management, and production engineering to enhance its U.S. manufacturing operations [2] - The leadership change is part of a broader effort to address financial challenges and improve operational efficiency following the ousting of CEO Makoto Uchida and other executives [3] - Nissan is undergoing a transformation in its U.S. operations, focusing on smarter plants and increased localization to adapt to market changes [4][5] Company Challenges - Nissan has been facing financial difficulties since 2024, leading to a reduction in global production and plans to decrease the number of plants from 17 to 10 by FY2027 [3] - The company is also delaying the production launch of two electric SUVs at its Canton plant by 10 months, which is part of a strategic decision rather than a response to internal changes [7] Leadership and Operations - Victor Taylor, who has been with Nissan for nine years, will optimize operations across all three U.S. plants and strengthen supplier partnerships [2][5] - Taylor previously served as VP of manufacturing at the Canton plant, which employs over 3,700 people and produces the Altima and Frontier models [6]