VP of Operations - Millwork & Project Delivery

Kimmel & Associates; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Direct reporting to President

Strategic influence on growth

Leadership of integrated functions

Process improvements and scalable sys

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates seeks a Vice President of Operations to lead day-to-day operations across project management, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, delivery, and installation. Reporting to the President, this executive will have significant authority over daily operations and the opportunity to strengthen processes, develop talent, and improve overall business performance.

The ideal candidate brings experience in engineered-to-order manufacturing and understands how to coordinate multiple

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in architectural millwork, commercial casework, custom manufacturing, or project-driven manufacturing.
• Proven success leading multiple operational functions including project management, engineering, production, and field execution.
• Strong understanding of engineered-to-order manufacturing and the coordination required to move projects from engineering through production and installation.
• Experience with P&L management, budgeting, and operational financial analysis.
• Proven ability to improve throughput, capacity utilization, schedule performance, quality, and profitability.
• Experience implementing or improving ERP, manufacturing, or project management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate performance data into practical operational improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead experienced teams through change while developing talent and strengthening accountability.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with employees, customers, general contractors, architects, suppliers, and ownership.
• Hands-on, ownership-oriented leadership style balancing strategic thinking with practical execution.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Align project management, engineering, procurement, production, delivery, and installation around shared priorities and performance goals.
• Project Execution: Improve project management processes from award through closeout with focus on scheduling, cost control, change orders, risk management and profitability.
• Engineering and Production Coordination: Strengthen workflows between engineering and manufacturing, improve production readiness, reduce rework from incomplete information or handoffs.
• Manufacturing Performance: Increase throughput, improve capacity planning, optimize labor productivity, strengthen quality control, and improve schedule reliability.
• Delivery and Installation: Improve installation planning, site readiness, delivery coordination, field productivity, and project closeout while protecting margins.
• Financial Performance: Partner with the President and Finance to improve gross margins, project profitability, working capital, cost visibility, and overall results.
• Systems and Process Improvement: Lead the evaluation and implementation of ERP and operational management systems to improve visibility and accountability.
• Leadership Development: Develop existing employees, strengthen management accountability, establish clear responsibilities, and build a leadership team.
• Customer Relationships and Growth: Support key accounts, assist with project selection, and ensure new business aligns with capacity and profitability.

Skills

Operational leadership

Strategic planning

ERP systems

P&L management

Manufacturing leadership

Project management

Change management

Team development

Communication

Tools

INNERGY ERP

MES / manufacturing systems

Job description

Kimmel & Associates seeks a Vice President of Operations to lead day-to-day operations across project management, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, delivery, and installation. Reporting to the President, this executive will have significant authority over daily operations and the opportunity to strengthen processes, develop talent, and improve overall business performance.

The ideal candidate brings experience in engineered-to-order manufacturing and understands how to coordinate multiple