Vice President Operations

Salary Goals:

-195-210K

-40% bonus

-Company card, 1st class travel, all expenses covered

About the role:

-Direct path to President of this business unit (planned growth)

-Must have Big Box 3PL/4PL experience

-Must have international maritime and air logistics experience (facilities servicing local business in California, Hawaii, Guam, and Vietnam)

-Must also be comfortable with freight, rail, and other transport methods.

-Leadership: 15 sites (each with a General manager and full staff) as well as full corporate staff for each functional area. (very well supported role, but must have a grasp of large team leadership)

Job Description:

The position of Vice President, Operations will have primary responsibility responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective management of all operational functions, with a focus on enhancing productivity, minimizing costs, and delivering exceptional service to our clients. This role will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing the operational aspects of our business.

Location: This is an in-office role based in Fullerton, CA.

Approximately 25% travel is anticipated.

In This Role, You Will Provide Strategic Leadership and implement strategic plans and initiatives to drive operational excellence and achieve business objectives with senior leadership to establish operational goals, targets, and KPIs aligned with the company's overall strategy strategic direction and guidance to department heads and operational teams.

• Operational Management: day-to-day operations across all departments, including transportation, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management.
• and optimize operational processes to improve efficiency, reduce lead times, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• best practices and industry standards to streamline operations and minimize costs.
• compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Team Leadership and Development: mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team.
• a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• coaching and support to department heads and operational staff to help them achieve their goals and excel in their roles.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: robust performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to track progress against operational goals and objectives.
• operational data and metrics to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
• regular reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
• Vendor and Partner Management: relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other external partners to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.
• contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors to optimize cost savings and service levels.
• vendor performance and make recommendations for improvements or changes as needed.
• Risk Management: potential risks and vulnerabilities in the operational process and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• robust risk management practices to safeguard the company's assets, reputation, and financial performance.
• abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks that may impact operations.

Qualifications. We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. We value diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets most required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table

• applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
• degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required. Master's degree preferred.
• experience in senior leadership roles within the transportation and logistics industry.
• understanding of transportation and logistics operations, including freight management, warehousing, and distribution.
• track record of driving operational excellence, cost savings, and process improvements.
• leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• thinker with the ability to translate vision into action.
• mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
• in data analysis and reporting tools.
• of relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
• to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to change.