VP of Manufacturing and Logistics

VetJobs; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 cover

tuition and wellness reimbursements

and more

Job summary

IBVI, a leading manufacturer serving the blind and visually impaired community, seeks a dynamic VP of Manufacturing and Logistics in West Allis, WI. Reporting to the CEO, you will shape strategy with the executive team and drive manufacturing, distribution, and product development performance.

You will lead diverse teams, build operational excellence, ensure compliance with AbilityOne and FAR, and align goals with fiscal discipline, quality, and customer satisfaction.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor manufacturing and logistics teams, embedding IBVI’s mission, values, and performance standards.
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to turn the strategic plan into measurable goals, reporting, and results.
• 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.
• Maintain fiscal controls, quality standards, contract compliance, and applicable AbilityOne Program and Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements.
• Collaborate with customers, government, community organizations, and employees; uphold ethical practices; and resolve issues effectively.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

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.

Auto req ID 485925BR

Minimum Education Required Bachelors

Required Experience

What You’ll Bring

Successful Candidates Will Bring

• 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

About IBVI

IBVI is a leading manufacturer, supplier and distributor of industrial office supplies, 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.

City* West Allis

State* Wisconsin

Job_Category Manufacturing

Job Code _Manager Manager

Affiliate Sponsor Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired