VP of Manufacturing and Logistics

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•West Allis, WI

21d

About The Position

The Vice President of Manufacturing and Logistics leads IBVI’s manufacturing and logistics operations, shapes strategy with executive leadership, and delivers measurable results. Reporting to the CEO, the role oversees and mentors manufacturing and logistics teams and leads Vendor Relations, Supply Chain Distribution, Logistics, Production, Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Multi-Plant Operations, and Product Engineering. The VP partners with the CEO and leadership team to translate the strategic plan into measurable goals, reporting, and results, while strengthening financial performance, resource management, and administrative efficiency. The role also maintains fiscal controls, quality standards, contract compliance, and applicable AbilityOne Program and Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements. The VP collaborates with customers, government, community organizations, and employees, upholds ethical practices, and resolves issues effectively. IBVI creates meaningful employment for people who are blind or visually impaired while delivering products to customers. The organization is committed to workplace accessibility and maximizing employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired; legally blind individuals receive hiring priority for certain positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from an accredited institution.
Eight or more years of manufacturing, distribution, and operations experience.
At least five years of experience managing people.
Experience leading diverse teams, developing organization-wide strategies, and partnering with a CEO and executive leadership team.
Strong financial, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to think strategically, develop tactical plans, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure.
Demonstrated integrity, credibility, leadership, and commitment to excellence and results.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Occasional travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Oversee and mentor manufacturing and logistics teams, embedding IBVI’s mission, values, and performance standards.
Partner with the CEO and leadership team to turn the strategic plan into measurable goals, reporting, and results.
Lead Vendor Relations, Supply Chain Distribution, Logistics, Production, Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Multi-Plant Operations, and Product Engineering.
Strengthen financial performance, resource management, and administrative efficiency.
Maintain fiscal controls, quality standards, contract compliance, and applicable AbilityOne Program and Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements.
Collaborate with customers, government, community organizations, and employees; uphold ethical practices and resolve issues effectively.