Vice President Operations

About the role

We’re excited to support a company recognized for its people-first culture, customer-centric mindset, and long-standing leadership in the specialty chemicals, manufacturing, and distribution industry in their search for a strategic and collaborative Vice President of Operations to join their onsite leadership team in Germantown, Wisconsin.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 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.
• A strong commitment to community involvement through charitable giving, volunteer initiatives, and company-matched employee contributions.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and tailored to individual qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The role is full-time and based in Germantown, Wisconsin.