Vice President Operations

Valley Cabinet Inc•De Pere, WI

20h

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Vice President of Operations to lead and scale manufacturing operations across multiple divisions. This executive role is responsible for translating company strategy into operational excellence—driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and workforce effectiveness while building scalable systems that support long-term growth. The VP of Operations will lead leaders, standardize operations, and champion continuous improvement while minimizing operational risk in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Industrial Management, Supply Chain, Safety, or related field
15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
7–10+ years in senior leadership roles overseeing multiple facilities
Background in plant or production leadership (e.g., Plant Manager)
Proven ability to lead leaders and scale organizations
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, ERP systems, and quality management systems
Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership
Ability to drive results in complex, multi-site operations

Nice To Haves

Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, or similar certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute long-term manufacturing and operations strategies aligned with business growth and customer demand
Lead all production and operational activities across four divisions
Establish consistent operating rhythms, performance reviews, and escalation processes
Align operational capacity with sales demand and delivery commitments
Directly lead, coach, and develop divisional operations leaders
Set clear priorities, expectations, and performance targets
Build leadership bench strength and succession plans
Drive a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Own and drive operational KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, labor efficiency, and cost
Standardize metrics and reporting across divisions
Lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies
Partner closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and Finance
Support automation, capital projects, and process optimization initiatives
Lead operational budgeting, cost controls, and capital planning
Full P&L responsibility for manufacturing operations
Accountability for operating budgets and capital expenditures (CapEx)
Identify and mitigate operational risks and lead responses to major disruptions
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and EH&S standards
Lead adoption of Industry 4.0 practices including automation, robotics, and advanced data analytics