Vice President of Operations

GDI Integrated Facility Services

$100K — $140K *
Alsip, IL 60803In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of operations leadership in the commercial cleaning sector.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and handle stress effectively.
  • Strong customer service and employee relations expertise.
  • Exceptional attention to detail in all tasks.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks.
  • High integrity and discretion in decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and direct operational activities to meet cost and profit objectives.
  • Ensure timely delivery of janitorial services as per contract specifications.
  • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with client decision-makers.
  • Communicate frequently with client sites through calls, emails, and visits.
  • Enhance operational knowledge of supervisors and managers for better management capabilities.
  • Monitor site performance and implement changes as needed.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to manage billing and collections efficiently.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive safety policies and procedures.
  • Opportunities for employee development and management training.
  • Support for building long-term client relationships and business growth.
Full Job Description
Summary:

Responsible for organizing, directing, and controlling operational activities across division, to achieve specified cost and profit objectives and ensure that all work is performed in accordance with contract specifications across our clients.

Essential Duties:
  • Possess a detailed knowledge of the operations at each site (contract, scope of work, building type, client nuances, etc..).
  • Assure the delivery and execution of all contracted janitorial services within the division.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers at all client locations.
  • Maintain frequent communication and contact across all client sites via phone calls, emails, and site visits.
  • Work closely with supervisors and managers to develop their operational knowledge and management capabilities.
  • Continuously monitor the overall performance of each site and make appropriate changes as needed.
  • Work directly with client and internal teams to ensure billing and collections are processed in a timely manner.
  • Comply with all GDI safety policies and procedures; immediately report and investigate any employee accidents or near misses.
  • Partner with local and national 3rd party vendors and suppliers for onsite material, supplies and equipment.
  • Negotiate modifications to compensation or staffing plans based on site specific needs.
  • Work with sales team to develop and grow the business / represent the GDI brand.
  • Oversight of all employees in the region with direct supervision of all employees reporting to sites within territory including but not limited to Area Managers, Account Managers, and Cleaners.

Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of multi-unit, high volume Operations Leadership within Commercial Cleaning space.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and make sound decisions in stressful situations.
  • Strong customer service and employee relations skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Able to multi-task.
  • Ability to show judgment and to work independently.
  • High integrity and discretion required.

Compensation: $100,000-$140,000 USD/ yr plus annual bonus

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