VP of Operations

Chase & Associates; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase Associates Ltd is seeking a Vice President of Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for a multi-site manufacturing organization within the packaging industry. This executive will drive performance, alignment, and growth through established goals and a culture of accountability.

The role focuses on transformation, integration, and cost optimization, building high-performing teams and partnering with the executive team to execute strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in packaging or similar complex manufacturing environments.
• Private equity-backed operating experience desirable, especially integration/transformation.
• Proven ability to lead through change and make decisive decisions.
• Strong financial acumen and track record of delivering results.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across a complex, multi-site organization.
• Drive operational performance, cost optimization, and profitability.
• Lead transformation and integration initiatives for synergies.
• Develop high-performing leadership teams and strengthen accountability.
• Partner with executive leadership to execute strategic priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change leadership

Financial acumen

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

We're seeking an accomplished Vice President of Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for a leading, multi-site manufacturing organization within the packaging industry.

This executive will play a critical role during a period of significant transformation and growth, driving operational performance, organizational alignment, and integration initiatives while building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across a complex, multi-site manufacturing organization.
• Drive operational performance, cost optimization, and profitability across the business.
• Lead transformation and integration initiatives while identifying opportunities for operational synergies.
• Develop high-performing leadership teams and strengthen organizational accountability.
• Partner with executive leadership to execute strategic priorities and support long-term growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including significant multi-site responsibility.
• Experience within packaging or similarly complex manufacturing environments preferred.
• Private equity-backed operating experience highly desirable, particularly involving integration, transformation, or value creation.
• Proven ability to lead through change, make decisive decisions, and execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial acumen, operational discipline, and a track record of delivering measurable results.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

This is a highly visible opportunity for a results-driven executive who thrives in complex environments and is energized by the opportunity to influence the future direction of a growing organization.