Vice President Operations

About the role

At Fusion Recruiters, we partner with incredible organizations doing meaningful work. This opportunity is with a company recognized for its people‑first culture, customer‑centric mindset, and long‑standing leadership in the specialty chemicals, manufacturing, and distribution industry. The Vice President of Operations will be based onsite in Germantown, Wisconsin and will lead manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, and logistics operations across North America, reporting to executive leadership. The role involves driving operational strategy, enhancing organizational performance, building scalable processes that support growth, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence, influencing enterprise‑wide initiatives, optimizing a complex distribution and manufacturing network, and helping shape the future direction of a growing global organization. The company values collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and long‑term employee development.

Responsibilities

• Lead all manufacturing, distribution, logistics, procurement, transportation, and supply chain operations across multiple North American locations.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Partner with executive leadership to establish long‑range operational plans, operating budgets, resource allocation strategies, and growth initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, KPI management, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Optimize a primarily distribution‑focused operation while supporting continued investment and expansion within manufacturing operations.
• Support the launch and ramp‑up of a new distribution center while enhancing capacity planning, inventory management, and supply chain performance.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience across manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, and operations management environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven success leading multi‑site operations, improving operational KPIs, managing complex supply chains, and driving measurable business results.
• Strong experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO standards, operational excellence initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across executive leadership teams, commercial organizations, and matrixed business structures.
• A hands‑on leadership style with high emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for developing people and building high‑performing teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness programs.
• Competitive compensation, performance‑based incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off, work‑life balance programs, employee assistance resources, and family‑focused benefits.
• Employee appreciation events, recognition programs, team‑building activities, and a culture that celebrates long‑term employee success.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global teams across North America, Europe, and Asia while contributing to a growing international organization with operations in more than 20 countries.
• Strong commitment to community involvement through charitable giving, volunteer initiatives, and company‑matched employee contributions.