Senior Vice President of Operations J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers at Riggs Industries

The Senior Vice President of Operations at J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is responsible for overseeing the overall operational performance safety quality and profitability of all assigned facilities. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight across plant management production scheduling engineering supply chain and division-level P&L ensuring operational excellence continuous improvement and alignment with company goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned in conformance with state and federal regulations:Operational Leadership:Champion and implement EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) principles and tools as part of the Executive Team.Develop and implement processes and strategies to improve organizational clarity productivity efficiency and cost management.Lead & oversee operations across multiple facilities (body/trailer manufacturing and custom/factory upfit) ensuring efficient production high-quality output and compliance with company standards.Provide guidance and support to Operations Managers fostering accountability operational discipline and a high-performance culture.Scheduling & Production Planning:Oversee production scheduling team to ensure timely delivery of products while optimizing resources and minimizing downtime.Collaborate with supply chain and planning teams to manage capacity and inventory effectively.Quality & Supply Chain:Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality products meeting customer specifications and regulatory requirements.Oversee supply chain programs and initiatives to maintain high supplier performance and streamline procurement inventory management and logistics.Engineering & R&DOversee product design and engineering teams to ensure design solutions are optimized for manufacturing capabilities customer applications and cost effectiveness.Financial Performance:Owns the division P&L driving profitability while balancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.Analyze financial performance identify improvement opportunities and implement cost-saving initiatives.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirectly supervises 6-7 direct reports including Operations Managers and other designated department heads (Engineering Inventory Control Purchasing Production Scheduling) oversees outcomes and productivity of 150 team members)Provide leadership development mentoring and training for supervisors to strengthen capabilities across the division.Manage performance issues and administer disciplinary actions when necessary.Foster an environment of open communication safety first and employee engagement.Education and/or Experience Bachelors degree (B.A.) in Engineering Operations Management or related field.10 years of progressive operations leadership experience including multi-location management.Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes supply chain product design and quality systems.Proven experience managing P&L and driving operational profitability.Excellent leadership communication and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to implement process improvement and drive cultural change.BenefitsExcellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families401-K retirement plan with a company match of up to 6%Affordable dental and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insuranceCompany paid short and long-term disability insuranceCompetitive paid time off program#HPRequired Experience:Senior Exec Key Skills Economics,Internal Audit,SQL,Risk Management,Compliance,Leadership skills,Oversight,Business partner,AVP,Requlatory agencies,Finance,Accounting,Potifolio,Project Management,Operational Risk Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1