Vice President of Operations
About The Position
We are a private equity-backed leader in the industrial services and construction industry, providing large-scale lifting, logistics, and operational support solutions nationwide. As we enter a new phase of strategic growth and transformation, we're focused on scaling our operations, strengthening efficiency, and driving exceptional performance across all divisions. Our culture emphasizes safety, accountability, and continuous improvement — and we're looking for a proven operations executive to help lead the way. The Vice President of Operations will oversee all national operations and play a key role in shaping the company's strategic direction. This executive will develop and execute operational strategies that improve profitability, resource utilization, and customer satisfaction, while ensuring a relentless commitment to safety and quality. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for someone with strong operational acumen, industry experience, and a track record of success in PE-backed, high-growth environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Construction, Transportation, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience.
- 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in industrial services, construction, transportation, or heavy equipment operations.
- Track record of successfully managing multi-site operations with full P&L responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to scale operations, lead change initiatives, and drive margin improvements.
- Strong leadership presence with sharp analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a private equity-backed environment is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of operations across multiple regions and service lines.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency, productivity, and overall profitability.
- Manage field operations, workforce deployment, and fleet performance to ensure optimal resource utilization and cost control.
- Oversee vendor partnerships and supply chain logistics to maintain quality standards and manage costs effectively.
- Own and manage operational budgets, cost of goods sold (COGS), and margin performance.
- Lead the implementation and enhancement of ERP systems and data tools to drive operational insight and informed decision-making.
- Promote a strong safety culture through audits, compliance programs, and accountability initiatives.
- Partner closely with executive leadership and private equity stakeholders to execute strategic growth and transformation initiatives.
- Represent the organization at key customer, vendor, and industry events—strengthening relationships and enhancing brand visibility.
Benefits
- Join a high-growth, private equity-backed company at the forefront of the industrial services sector.
- Take the lead in shaping operational strategy with the autonomy to make a lasting impact.
- Collaborate with a forward-thinking executive team focused on innovation, performance, and people.
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
