VP Operations — Commercial Painting Leader

Cherry Coatings; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Coatings in Madison, WI is seeking a Vice President of Operations - Commercial Paint to lead regional production, safety, and quality initiatives. You will mentor Project Managers, Field Managers, and Foremen, partner with general contractors, and drive profitability across multiple city markets.

Ideal candidate has deep operations experience in commercial painting, strong leadership, and a track record of aligning safety with performance while delivering on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Deep operations experience in commercial paint environments.
• Proven ability to oversee regional operations and support city leadership.
• Strong emphasis on safety, quality and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day commercial painting operations at regional level.
• Maintain a safety-first culture across markets.
• Recruit and hire field personnel; mentor PMs, FMs & Foremen.
• Meet with general contractors to ensure delivery, safety and sequencing.
• Conduct Field Manager & Foremen meetings; train and grow the team.
• Review job cost sheets and profitability; monitor costs.
• Walk jobs with PM/FMs to ensure safety, quality and production standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Safety culture

Mentoring

Training

Manpower planning

Project management

Quality control

Tools

EOS System

Job description

Cherry Coatings in Madison, WI is seeking a Vice President of Operations - Commercial Paint to lead regional production, safety, and quality initiatives. You will mentor Project Managers, Field Managers, and Foremen, partner with general contractors, and drive profitability across multiple city markets.

Ideal candidate has deep operations experience in commercial painting, strong leadership, and a track record of aligning safety with performance while delivering on time and on budget.