VP OF OPERATIONS

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC seeks a strategic Vice President of Operations to lead Print-on-Demand, custom framing, manufacturing, fulfillment, and distribution across the United States and Canada. Reporting to the CEO, you will shape operational strategy, drive profitability, and build high-performing teams while championing Lean and continuous improvement.

The role requires 10+ years of leadership in multi-site manufacturing, strong financial acumen, and hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• MBA is an asset.
• 10+ years progressive operations leadership experience in manufacturing or production.
• Senior executive or multi-site leadership experience (5+ years).
• Proven ability to scale manufacturing, improve profitability, and drive performance.
• Experience in budgeting, capital expenditures, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the operational strategy aligned with goals, growth, and financial objectives.
• Oversee manufacturing and distribution facilities in Canada and the US, incl. POD, framing, production, fulfillment, and Supply Chain.
• Lead end-to-end POD operations: printing, cutting, finishing, assembly, packaging, and fulfillment.
• Coach and develop Distribution Center Leaders and ops teams; drive accountability and results.
• Collaborate with CEO and ELT to set strategic priorities and long-term growth plans.
• Manage budgets, capex, labor costs, and resource allocation for profitability.
• Monitor KPIs: production output, capacity, labor productivity, equipment utilization, waste, quality, on-time delivery.
• Use data to drive strategic decisions and continuous improvement.
• Create scalable production strategies for rising order volumes and expansion.
• Champion Lean, 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvement across facilities.
• Identify investments in automation, technology, and infrastructure for efficiency.
• Establish SOPs, quality standards, and best practices across sites.
• Oversee Supply Chain, inventory, procurement, and production planning for efficiency.
• Lead ERP implementations and transform operations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, IT to align ops with objectives and expectations.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and company policies.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability and values.
• Take on additional duties as assigned by the CEO

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Operations

MBA considered an asset

Tools

Epicor ERP

Automation tech

Job description

The Vice President of Operations is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of the company's Print-on-Demand (POD), custom framing, manufacturing, fulfillment, and distribution operations across Canada and the United States. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role drives operational strategy, scalability, financial performance, and continuous improvement to support the organization's long-term growth objectives. The VP of Operations leads and develops operational leaders, establishes performance standards, and ensures alignment across production, Supply Chain, and distribution. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in Print-on-Demand and high-volume manufacturing, exceptional analytical and financial acumen, and a proven ability to scale operations, drive profitability, and build high-performing teams while embodying the company's core values.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's operational strategy in alignment with organizational goals, growth initiatives, and financial objectives.
• Provide executive oversight of all manufacturing and distribution facilities across Canada and the United States, including Print-on-Demand, custom framing, production, fulfillment, and Supply Chain.
• Lead and optimize end-to-end Print-on-Demand operations, including printing, cutting, finishing, assembly, packaging, and fulfillment.
• Lead, coach, and develop Distribution Center Leaders and operational leadership teams, establishing accountability for performance, productivity, and results.
• Partner closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to establish strategic priorities, operational objectives, and long-term growth plans.
• Oversee operational budgets, capital expenditures, labor costs, and resource allocation to drive profitability and financial performance.
• Establish, monitor, and analyze operational KPIs, including production output, capacity, labor productivity, equipment utilization, waste, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Utilize financial and operational data to drive strategic decision-making, identify opportunities, and improve overall business performance.
• Develop scalable production strategies to support increasing order volumes, operational expansion, and evolving customer demands.
• Champion Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence across all facilities.
• Identify and lead strategic investments in automation, technology, equipment, and infrastructure to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Establish standardized operating procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and operational best practices across all facilities.
• Provide strategic oversight of Supply Chain, inventory management, procurement, and production planning to ensure operational efficiency.
• Lead operational transformation initiatives, including ERP implementation and optimization, such as Epicor.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, IT, and other departments to align operational capabilities with business objectives and customer expectations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations, operational policies, and company standards.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, leadership development, innovation, and the company's core values.
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned by the CEO

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at the executive level.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities with a results-driven, hands-on leadership approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment.

Education

• Bachelors

Experience

• 10+ years

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field required; MBA considered an asset.
• Minimum 10?15 years of progressive operations leadership experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Proven leadership experience in Print-on-Demand, large-format digital printing, or high-volume digital print manufacturing is required.
• Minimum 5 years of senior executive or multi-site operational leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success scaling manufacturing operations, improving profitability, and driving operational performance.
• Proven experience managing operational budgets, capital expenditures, and financial performance.
• Experience overseeing multi-site manufacturing, Supply Chain, and distribution operations.
• Experience implementing Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience leading automation, ERP implementations, and operational transformation projects.
• Experience in custom framing, art production, mass customization, or eCommerce fulfillment is considered an asset.
• Ability to travel between Canadian and U.S. facilities as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).