VP of Operations & Logistics

PRO EM; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PRO EM is seeking an experienced Vice President of Operations in Rolling Meadows, IL to lead warehousing, logistics, and inventory control. The role focuses on reliability, timely delivery, and cost management, ensuring customer expectations are met through quality and process improvements.

The VP will supervise Operations and Sales, ensure OSHA/DOT compliance, and drive continuous improvement across labor and non-labor budgets, with accountability for inventory accuracy and equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Management, Warehousing, Distribution, Dispatching, and Inventory Control.
• Proven ability to build and improve reliable products and services meeting customer expectations.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with accountability and logistics focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operations portion of the profit and loss statement.
• Manage Operations and Sales team and ensure OSHA/DOT compliance.
• Oversee quality control, inventory control, distribution activities, and related duties.
• Manage budgets for labor and non-labor costs and control sub rentals.
• Evaluate current processes and implement improvements with executive input.
• Conduct annual inventory and cycle counts; ensure equipment accuracy in systems.
• Oversee warehouse management, asset care, staging, and logistics of yards.
• Coach and train staff; provide development paths and annual appraisals.
• Provide cost analyses for equipment purchases and repairs; lead process improvements.
• Ensure orders are filled with clean, functional equipment and resources are maximized.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Inventory control

Logistics management

Budget management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Job description

PRO EM is seeking an experienced Vice President of Operations in Rolling Meadows, IL to lead warehousing, logistics, and inventory control. The role focuses on reliability, timely delivery, and cost management, ensuring customer expectations are met through quality and process improvements.

The VP will supervise Operations and Sales, ensure OSHA/DOT compliance, and drive continuous improvement across labor and non-labor budgets, with accountability for inventory accuracy and equipment readiness.