VP of Manufacturing & Distribution Operations, IDOC Labs

IDOC LLC•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The VP of Manufacturing & Distribution Operations partners closely with the Director of Supply Chain Development NA to ensure effective, reliable, and high-quality delivery of products and services to independent optometrists across the United States. The role leads an evolving, multi-site operational network comprising two manufacturing facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Scottsdale, Arizona, with responsibility for an approximately $30 million controllable cost base and a workforce of approximately 140 employees. The position provides broad multi-site leadership, championing company values and behaviors to foster a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture. It enables site leadership teams to support IDOC’s mission of improving lives through better sight, with emphasis on customer experience, people development, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

Requirements

Proven track record managing multi-site operations within the United States.
Experience in planning, budgeting, financial management, and operational performance.
Strong understanding of core business functions, including finance, HR, procurement, operations, and supply chain.
Exceptional analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data to inform decisions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Outstanding organizational and leadership capabilities.
Strong problem-solving aptitude and a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience in optical manufacturing is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

Deliver IDOC Labs operational plans in partnership with Sales, Product, Finance, HR, and Group Supply Chain.
Lead organizational change initiatives that support long-term strategic objectives.
Drive sustainability, efficiency, and continuous improvement agendas across all sites.
Ensure facilities maintain a safe, compliant, and well-organized working environment.
Hold accountability for overall business performance across manufacturing and distribution operations.
Lead manufacturing and distribution capital investment planning and oversee major operational and infrastructure projects.
Evaluate and optimize organizational structure, resource allocation, and leadership capability to meet annual and long-term business plans.
Report operational KPIs, financial performance, and strategic progress to the Director of Supply Chain Development within agreed timelines.
Participate in and occasionally lead cross-functional projects and strategic programs as required.
Operate effectively within a matrixed organization through collaboration and cross-functional influence.
Build and sustain a people-centric culture with high-performing teams, clear development pathways, and performance-aligned rewards.
Inspire and motivate teams to achieve their potential while delivering operational results.
Partner with HR and senior leadership on employee engagement, talent development, and workforce planning.
Identify network capability needs, critical talent pipelines, and future skill requirements.
Develop future leaders through mentorship, coaching, and structured development programs, and ensure robust succession plans are in place.