Vice President of Operations - Gpac

gpac is seeking an experienced and motivated Vice President of Operations to join a growing executive team in logistics. The VP of Operations will oversee all aspects of transportation, logistics, and fleet management, ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and safe delivery of services. This leadership role is critical in driving operational excellence, contributing to the company’s growth, profitability, and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership-

• Optimize transportation, fleet management, and logistics strategies.
• Ensure timely, efficient delivery of goods and services.
• Drive process improvements, cost reductions, and service quality.
• Align operations with company objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the operations team.
• Set performance goals and conduct evaluations.
• Collaborate with HR to recruit and retain top talent.
• Manage fleet maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Maximize fuel efficiency, vehicle utilization, and performance.

Safety and Compliance-

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols to reduce accidents and liabilities.
• Promote a safety-first culture.

Financial Management-

• Oversee operations budget and track expenses.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality.
• Use KPIs to guide financial and operational decisions.

Strategic Planning-

• Provide insights for long-term strategy based on data and trends.
• Identify new growth opportunities and innovations.

Customer and Stakeholder Relations-

• Build strong relationships with customers and partners.
• Resolve operational issues impacting customer service.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Proven experience in operations management, logistics, and fleet management, preferably in a leadership role.
• Effective communication using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance regulations.
• Must be able to handle fast-paced environments and manage stress effectively.
• Excellent financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
• Demonstrated success in team leadership, strategic planning, and operational improvement.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
• Ability to travel to company locations, customer sites, and industry events.
• Requires hand dexterity for grasping and fine manipulations.
• Involves standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, climbing stairs/ladders.
• Occasional use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May work around energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.

If you are a results-driven leader with a strong desire for operational excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity! To apply, apply here, or please contact Samantha at samantha.hagenlock@gogpac.com or call/text 605-518-2273.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.