Position SummaryThe Vice President of Operations, Retail is responsible for leading all manufacturing and operations activities across the Gibraltar Building Products Retail Manufacturing Operations locations. This role provides end-to-end operational leadership for a multi-site, multi-brand manufacturing footprint, ensuring safe, efficient, and scalable operations that deliver high-quality finished products to retail customers on time and at competitive cost.
Reporting to the SVP of Operations, the Vice President of Operations is a key member of the operations leadership team and plays a central role in driving operational excellence, margin improvement, working capital discipline, and integration of acquired businesses. This leader sets the operational strategy, establishes common standards and systems, and develops high-performing teams capable of supporting both near-term execution and long-term growth.
The position has responsibility across U.S. manufacturing locations and requires significant domestic travel.
Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise & Strategic Leadership- Serve as a core member of the Gibraltar Building Products Operations leadership team, contributing to business strategy, operating plans, and long-range objectives.
- Translate business unit strategy into clear operational priorities, performance targets, and execution plans.
- Establish a consistent operating model across plants while respecting product, customer, and regional requirements.
Manufacturing & Operational Excellence- Provide oversight and leadership for all manufacturing operations, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
- Ensure operations meet or exceed customer requirements, regulatory standards, and Gibraltar quality expectations.
- Drive Lean manufacturing principles, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives across all facilities.
- Establish and monitor operational KPIs tied to safety, service, cost, margin, and asset utilization.
Safety, Quality & Compliance- Lead a strong safety culture aligned with Gibraltar values, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Ensure consistent quality systems, processes, and controls are implemented across all manufacturing sites.
- Champion proactive risk identification and mitigation across operations.
Cost, Capital & Working Capital Management- Own the manufacturing operating budget, including labor, overhead, inventory, and capital expenditures.
- Lead capital planning and prioritization in partnership with Finance and Engineering, ensuring disciplined ROI-based investment decisions.
- Drive inventory optimization, plant loading, and workforce planning to support service levels while managing working capital.
Technology, Automation & Systems- Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and enabling technologies to improve uptime, throughput, and cost performance.
- Partner with IT and Engineering to implement and optimize ERP, manufacturing, and operational systems.
People & Culture Leadership- Lead and develop Regional Operations Directors and Plant Managers, setting clear expectations and accountability.
- Build a high-engagement, performance-driven culture that is consistent with Gibraltar's values and leadership principles.
- Ensure robust talent development, succession planning, and performance management across operations.
Integration & Standardization- Lead manufacturing and operations integration for acquisitions, including system alignment, process standardization, and cultural integration.
- Drive standard work, best-practice sharing, and operational consistency across the Building Products platform where appropriate.
Supervisory Responsibilities- Direct leadership of plant facing operations leaders with indirect influence of site leadership teams.
- Functional oversight of Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, and Materials/Supply Chain Management.
Education & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 15+ years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience; metals manufacturing strongly preferred.
- Proven experience leading multi-site operations with full P&L, capital, and workforce responsibility.
- Demonstrated success driving Lean transformation, standardization, and margin improvement at scale.
- Experience integrating acquired operations is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies- Strong operational, financial, and analytical acumen with the ability to balance strategy and execution.
- Effective communicator who can lead through influence in a matrixed environment.
- Collaborative leadership style with a track record of building strong teams and developing leaders.
- Growth mindset with a continuous improvement orientation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP).
Travel & Work Environment- Approximately 50% domestic travel required.
- Combination of office, manufacturing plant, and field environments.
What we offerHealth & Welfare
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
- Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
- Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive compensation
- Bonus opportunities
- Generous 401(k) plan
Flexibility & Time Off
- Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.
Community & Personal Development
- Donation matching and time off to volunteer
- Educational reimbursement
