VP of Operations

zTrip; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Executive-level leadership development

Job summary

zTrip, a leader in transportation services, is seeking a VP of Operations to elevate performance in Milwaukee. In this role, you'll drive operational strategy and excellence while ensuring the delivery of top-tier service.

With 5-10 years of senior leadership experience in operations, you will oversee fleet operations and lead high-performing teams. Join zTrip to redefine the transportation experience and make a real impact in a growing national organization.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of senior leadership experience in operations, transportation, logistics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success driving operational performance, financial outcomes, and business growth.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional leadership, organizational, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all operational functions.
• Drive operational excellence through performance management.
• Build and maintain high-value relationships with clients.
• Lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Oversee fleet operations, ensuring optimal utilization.
• Champion safety, compliance, and training initiatives.
• Analyze financial and operational metrics to identify trends.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Operational strategy

Performance management

Data-driven decision-making

Relationship building

Team development

Job description

Lead the Future of Transportation

zTrip, a division of WHC Worldwide, is a national leader in transportation services, delivering innovative, reliable, and customer-focused mobility solutions across North America. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a dynamic and strategic VP of Operations to oversee and elevate performance in the Milwaukee market.

This executive role is responsible for driving operational strategy, optimizing performance, and ensuring best-in-class service delivery while aligning local operations with the company’s broader growth objectives.

What We Offer as a VP:

• Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
• 401(k) with company match up to 3%
• Executive-level leadership development and career advancement opportunities within a growing national organization

Key Responsibilities of a VP:

As Vice President of Operations, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership across all operational functions, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and profitability
• Drive operational excellence through performance management, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making
• Build and maintain high-value relationships with clients, partners, and community stakeholders
• Lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams, including staff and independent contractor drivers
• Oversee fleet operations, ensuring optimal utilization, reliability, and maintenance standards
• Champion safety, compliance, and training initiatives in alignment with regulatory and company requirements
• Analyze financial and operational metrics to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, and market expansion initiatives
• Ensure consistent delivery of service excellence while meeting contractual and customer expectations
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization

Qualifications of a VP:

• 5-10 years of senior leadership experience in operations, transportation, logistics, or a related field
• Demonstrated success driving operational performance, financial outcomes, and business growth
• Strong executive presence with exceptional leadership, organizational, and team development skills
• Proven ability to influence, communicate, and execute across all levels of an organization
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a commitment to operational excellence

Why zTrip?

At zTrip, we are redefining the transportation experience through innovation, technology, and a relentless focus on service. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where your leadership will directly shape the future of mobility and operational excellence within a nationally recognized brand.

Join us and help lead the next evolution of transportation.