Vice President of Operations

Mobile Air Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Mobile Air & Power Rentals is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead branch and depot operations across locations. You will drive cost-effective execution, ensure safety and service quality, and coach operational leaders to foster growth.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership to support the company’s long-term strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive management and leadership experience.
• Experience leading operations within a multi-location organization.
• Industry experience in manufacturing, equipment rental, HVAC, or related sectors is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for branch and depot operations across locations.
• Drive cost-effective operations while upholding quality, safety, and service standards.
• Develop metrics to monitor efficiency, productivity, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align operations with company strategy.
• Lead budgeting and forecast activities and support growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-location ops

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP knowledge

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Business/Marketing or related)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Vice President of Operations

Full Time Indianapolis, IN, US

Vice President of Operations

About Mobile Air & Power Rentals

Mobile Air & Power Rentals is a leading provider of temporary heating, cooling, dehumidification, and power solutions. We support customers across a wide range of industries by providing reliable equipment, responsive service, and customized solutions to meet critical operational needs.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Operations to provide leadership and direction across our branch and depot operations.

Why Mobile Air? Here are some of the perks & rewards:

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Position Overview

The Vice President of Operations is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing operational strategies that support the continued growth, revenue, and profitability of Mobile Air & Power Rentals.

This position provides strategic leadership across branch and depot operations with a strong focus on operational excellence, safety, cost management, continuous improvement, and employee development. The Vice President of Operations will coach and develop operational leaders while ensuring the organization has the processes, resources, and infrastructure necessary to support continued growth.

As a key member of the Resolute Industrial leadership team, this position will also contribute to the development and execution of the overall company strategy.

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direction for Mobile Air & Power Rentals branch and depot operations.

Drive the cost-effective execution of operations while maintaining high standards of quality, service, safety, and customer support.

Develop and monitor operational metrics that provide insight into efficiency, productivity, cost management, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Establish, manage, and monitor operational expenses across responsible functions.

Support branch and facility expansion initiatives in alignment with the company’s organic growth strategy.

Identify growth opportunities, operational improvements, and cost efficiencies and develop effective business cases to support necessary investments and resources.

Lead operational forecasting and assist with the development of monthly and annual budgets.

Drive product improvements and support the development of new HVAC products and solutions.

Provide leadership for company safety initiatives and ensure safety policies, procedures, and practices are consistently implemented across business locations and field operations.

Ensure performance management and employee development processes are effectively implemented across the operations organization.

Coach, mentor, and develop operational leaders to strengthen performance, accountability, and succession planning.

Partner closely with senior leadership and ownership to develop both short- and long-term operational and company-wide strategies.

Collaborate across departments to ensure operational initiatives support broader business objectives.

Perform additional duties as required to support the continued growth and success of the organization.

Skills/Abilities

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams.

Proven ability to lead large-scale, multi-location operations.

Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Strong financial acumen with the ability to understand budgets, operational expenses, financial performance, and return on investment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functional areas and levels of the organization.

Ability to develop and execute long-term operational strategies.

Strong understanding of customer needs, market trends, and business drivers.

Working knowledge of ERP platforms, business systems, and information technology.

Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, a technical discipline, or a related field required.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive management and leadership experience.

Demonstrated experience leading operations within a multi-location organization.

Experience with manufacturing, production management, equipment rental, industrial services, HVAC, or a related industry strongly preferred.

Preferred

Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.

Experience within the HVAC or equipment rental industry.

Knowledge of heating, cooling, and temporary climate-control equipment.

Experience supporting business expansion, facility growth, and organizational scaling.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly and indirectly supervises employees and leaders supporting Mobile Air & Power Rentals branch and depot operations.

This position operates in a combination of professional office, branch, depot, and field environments. The role requires regular interaction with employees, customers, vendors, and company leadership across multiple locations.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt leadership position. Hours may vary based on business needs and may require availability outside of normal business hours.

Travel

Approximately 50% travel is expected, although travel requirements may vary based on business needs.