Vice President Operations

Meridian Fleet Services; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Fleet Services is seeking a VP of Operations to scale 25% growth across the Mid-Atlantic. This high‑impact role blends people development, performance management, process improvement, and hands‑on operations, partnering with leadership to drive operational excellence and profitable growth.

Ideal candidate: proven leader who can establish operating discipline, solve complex problems, and deliver measurable results in blue‑collar services or manufacturing; military officer experience

Qualifications

• Military officer experience or 5–7 years of P&L ownership in blue-collar services/manufacturing.
• Proven track record leading teams and improving operational performance.
• Excellent communication, integrity, and accountability.
• Comfortable in a hands-on, entrepreneurially driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee operations across the operating company.
• Partner with President to execute strategic priorities.
• Establish operating rhythms, accountability systems, and performance expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, customer service, profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

People development

Communication

Job description

Meridian is a long-term operating partner for commercial field service businesses across the United States. Backed by over forty of the world's best operators and investors, our permanent capital and people-first philosophy enable us to partner with founders to sustain their businesses for generations. We empower technicians, grow and improve organizations, and build enduring platforms that make a difference in communities across America. Our first focus is partnering with and growing premier commercial fleet repair businesses.

The Opportunity

• Seeking a VP of Operations to scale 25% growth across Mid-Atlantic
• High-impact role blending people development, performance management, process improvement, and hands-on operations
• Will partner closely with leadership teams to drive operational excellence, profitable growth, accountability, and org development
• Ideal candidate: proven leader who can establish operating discipline, solve complex problems, and drive measurable results

Ideal Candidate

• Strong preference for former military officer with successful private-sector experience in bluee -collar services or manufacturing
• Or non-military with 5-7 years of P&L ownership in blue- collar services or manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead and oversee operations across the operating company
• Partner with President to execute strategic priorities
• Establish operating rhythms, accountability systems, and performance expectations
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, customer service, profitability
• Identify challenges and develop scalable solutions
• Ensure consistent standards while preserving each business's unique culture
• Coach and mentor operating company leadership teams
• Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Identify and develop high-potential employees / future leaders
• Support org structure and talent planning for growth
• Lead by example with a strong on-site presence

Financial & Business Performance

• Monitor and improve key operational / financial KPIs
• Partner with finance on budgeting, forecasting, and P&L performance management
• Identify & execute margin, productivity, and labor utilization opportunities
• Translate operational performance into measurable financial results
• Support revenue growth and expansion initiatives
• Evaluate technology / systems / processes for efficiency and scalability
• Support acquisition integration as Meridian grows
• Develop scalable processes for future Meridian businesses

Qualifications

• Military officer experience with 2+ years private-sector operations experience in blue-collar services or manufacturing; OR
• 5-7 years’ experience with P&L ownership in blue-collar services or manufacturing
• Proven translation of military skills into commercial business leadership
• Experience leading teams and managing complex operations
• Track record of improving operational performance
• Industry background in field / fleet / industrial services, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, or facilities services preferred
• Excellent communication skills; high integrity and accountability
• Comfortable in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment

Success in First 12–18 Months

• Build strong, accountable leadership culture at both companies
• Establish consistent operating rhythms and metrics
• Improve technician productivity and efficiency
• Drive measurable profitability and customer service gains
• Develop a leadership pipeline
• Implement scalable processes and best practices
• Become a trusted operating partner to Meridian's leadership

Why Join Meridian?

The person who takes this seat will help shape the architecture of our growing platform. If you want to build something lasting with unique equity upside, this is the opportunity for you.