Vice President Operations

Job Description

Vice President OperationsDescription:The Vice President - Operations will be responsible for leading, optimizing, and scaling end-to-end operational functions across the organization. This role drives operational excellence, efficiency, cost optimization, and execution rigor while ensuring alignment with long-term strategic objectives. The position plays a critical role in enabling sustainable growth through process maturity, systems enhancement, and people leadership. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Operational Leadership:Define and execute operations strategy aligned with organizational growth plansPartner with senior leadership to translate strategic priorities into executable operational plansDrive scalability, productivity, and operational resilience across business functions Operational Excellence: Oversee end-to-end operations including supply chain, production/service delivery, logistics, quality, and facilities (as applicable) Establish and track KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to ensure operational effectiveness Implement and enforce standardized operating procedures and best practices Process Improvement & Efficiency: Lead continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, Six Sigma, automation, and digitization Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality or service levels Drive process re-engineering and technology adoption to improve speed, accuracy, and reliability Financial & Budget Management: Own operational budgets, forecasting, and cost control mechanisms Analyze financial and operational performance to support data-driven decision-making Improve margins through productivity improvement, vendor optimization, and resource planning People Leadership & Culture: Build, mentor, and lead high-performing, multi-layered operations teams Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement Develop succession plans and leadership pipelines within the operations function Risk, Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to regulatory, safety, quality, and compliance standards Identify operational risks and implement mitigation and contingency plans Oversee audits, certifications, and operational governance frameworks Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, HR, IT, Product, and Customer-facing teams to ensure seamless execution Act as a senior escalation point for operational issues impacting customers, service levels, or revenue Qualifications & Experience: Bachelors degree in any discipline (Engineering / Operations / Management preferred) 15-25 years of progressive experience in Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Operations Proven experience scaling operations in complex, fast-growing, or multi-location environments Strong exposure to supply chain management, process optimization, and performance management systems Experience managing large, cross-functional teams Skills & Competencies: Strategic thinking with strong execution orientation Data-driven decision-making and analytical mindset Change management and transformation leadership Strong financial acumen and business judgment Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills Proven people leadership, coaching, and team-building capabilitiesIf you are interested kindly send their your updated resume at hidden_email

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