VP of Manufacturing & Logistics - Mission-Driven Ops Leader

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

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.