Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are seeking a
Vice President of Operations to lead industrial operations: a group of businesses spanning print and mail, light manufacturing, highway safety products and federal contract services. These businesses compete on quality, on-time delivery and customer service, and they share one mission: creating meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities. This is an ideal role for an operations leader who wants their work to make a difference.
The VP of Operations will report to the CEO, set the direction for multiple business lines across several states, lead a team of directors and managers, and grow new business that supports the mission.
Why This Role:- Impact: every contract you win and every line you improve creates jobs for people who are often shut out of the workforce.
- Senior leadership: Report directly to the CEO as part of the senior leadership team.
- Real variety: Manufacturing, print and mail, highway safety products and federal contracts, all in one role.
Benefits:- Meaningful work
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Potential
- Health Insurance
- Dental + Vision Insurance
- PTO and Sick Time
- 401k and Profit Sharing
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discount Program for Products and Services including Auto and Home Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Multiple Voluntary Insurance Products
Job Responsibilities: - Oversee prevocational services providing training to over 120 individuals to enhance workplace readiness and skill development
- Manage business development activities including preparation/completion of formal proposals in both public/private sectors
- Direct facilities management and grounds maintenance for our commercial properties ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and aesthetic standards
- Monitor overall financial management of designated areas, utilizing P&L's, Power BI and HRIS reports, trend analysis reports and regular communication with accounting department to maximize profitability and cost-containment.
- Develop and monitor budgets for various programs within assigned areas.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of departmental programs and make revisions when necessary.
- Be involved with continued development and monitoring of all agency training.
- Solicit regular customer feedback and respond when necessary.
- Monitor incentive plans for designated areas.
- Keep up-to-date with and assure compliance with all federal, state and agency standards.
- Hire, train and monitor staff in accordance with agency policy.
- Have pro-active interaction with state regulators and agency staff for facilitating positive implementation of changes made to existing systems, programs and/or services.
- Demonstrate leadership skills by taking a proactive approach to communication, problem solving and taking the lead/initiative on projects.
- Promote on-going positive relationships with all current and potential referral sources and all other agency providers.
For more information, please contact HR.
Qualifications:- 10+ years of management experience
- 10+ years of experience in an industrial operations setting
- Strong financial analysis skills and a record of managing P&Ls and budgets
- Experience negotiating contracts
- An active federal security clearance, or eligibility to obtain one
- A leader who can rally a team around a mission
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to sites
- Based in, or within commuting distance of Fort Wayne or Indianapolis, Indiana
Preferred
- Master's degree in a related field
- 5+ years of experience in human services
- Knowledge of SourceAmerica and the AbilityOne Program
- Knowledge of the Davis-Bacon Act
Interested candidates can apply online at BenchmarkHS.com/Careers
