VP of Manufacturing and Logistics

Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc.; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and dental insurance

403(b) plan with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc. (IBVI) seeks a Vice President of Manufacturing and Logistics to lead its manufacturing and logistics operations and to partner with the CEO in shaping strategy.

You will drive performance across production, distribution, and product engineering while upholding IBVI’s mission. The role requires eight+ years in operations, a business degree, and strong leadership with financial acumen.

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 acumen

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Advanced degree preferred

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.

What You’ll 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.

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

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.