Vice President of Manufacturing and Logistics

IBVI; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and dental insurance

403(b) plan with company match

Basic life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired (IBVI) is seeking a Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Logistics to lead and shape its manufacturing and logistics operations. Reporting to the CEO, you will drive strategy, ensure performance, and oversee multi-plant operations while aligning with IBVI’s mission and compliance requirements.

You will collaborate with executive leadership to translate strategic plans into measurable goals, strengthen vendor relations, and advance product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Eight or more years in manufacturing, distribution, and operations, including 5+ years of people management.
• Experience leading diverse teams and partnering with CEO/executive leadership.
• Strong financial, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to think strategically, develop tactical plans, manage priorities, and perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and people across manufacturing and logistics functions.
• Partner with CEO to translate strategic plan into measurable goals and results.
• Drive performance across vendor relations, distribution, logistics, production, and engineering while improving financial performance.
• Maintain fiscal controls, quality standards, contract compliance, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Build relationships with customers, government, community organizations, and employees; uphold ethical practices.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Communication

Relationship building

Operations management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Details: Level: Senior, Job Location: IB Milwaukee - Home office - West Allis, WI 53214, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Job Category: Executive, Lead mission-driven manufacturing and logistics operations at IBVI.

IBVI creates meaningful employment for people who are blind or visually impaired while delivering exceptional products to customers.

About the Role:Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President of Manufacturing and Logistics leads IBVI’s manufacturing and logistics operations, shapes strategy with executive leadership, and delivers measurable results.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from an accredited institution; advanced degree preferred.
• Eight or more years of manufacturing, distribution, and operations experience, including at least five years 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.

Work Requirements

• Occasional travel is required.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• health and dental insurance
• a 403(b) plan with company match
• basic life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• tuition and wellness reimbursements
• and more

All IBVI job offers are contingent on the candidate’s successful completion of a drug screen and background check.

IBVI is a leading manufacturer, supplier and distributor of industrial office supplies, office furniture, customized kitting and promotional products.We are looking for amazing people to join our team!Committed to workplace accessibility, we are dedicated to employing a diverse workforce.

IBVI is committed to maximizing employment opportunities for the blind and visually impaired. Blind and visually impaired individuals will be given hiring priority. We are required to fill certain positions with legally blind individuals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.