VP of Operations

Job Title:

Senior Vice President of Operations

Industry:

Industrial Distribution / Oil & Gas / Industrial Supply

Location (City, State):

Oklahoma City, OK

Assignment Type:

Direct Hire

Pay:

Starting at $150,000 annually, with flexibility based on experience and industry background, plus performance-based bonus opportunity.

Work Schedule:

Full-time | Monday-Friday | Onsite

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is a well-established industrial distribution company with multiple locations serving customers across the energy, industrial, and commercial sectors. With decades of success and a reputation for exceptional customer service, the organization is focused on continued growth and operational excellence. This executive role offers the opportunity to work directly with ownership and make a significant impact on the future of the business.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Vice President of Operations to lead operational performance across a multi-location distribution organization. This executive will partner closely with ownership and department leaders to strengthen operations, improve cross-functional collaboration, and support the company's continued growth. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader who enjoys balancing high-level business planning with day-to-day operational execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead operations across multiple branch locations, ensuring consistent execution and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish priorities, improve performance, and support long-term business goals.
• Foster strong communication and alignment between operations, sales, finance, purchasing, and other departments.
• Coach and develop operational leaders while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee operational budgets, financial performance, and key business metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Support branch leaders with operational planning, staffing, and performance initiatives.
• Help oversee company safety programs, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices.
• Build relationships across all levels of the organization, from frontline employees to executive leadership.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that position the organization for sustainable growth.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience (20+ years preferred).
• Experience managing multi-site operations within industrial distribution, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, or a related industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization.
• Proven experience managing budgets, operational KPIs, and organizational performance.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with ownership and senior leadership.
• Comfortable spending time in both office and field environments.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required with relevant leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oil & gas or industrial distribution experience.
• Experience supporting both operational and commercial organizations.
• Knowledge of safety, compliance, and branch operations.

Additional Details:

• Reports directly to executive leadership.
• Oversees operational leadership across multiple branch locations.
• This individual will play a key role in shaping the company's operational strategy and future growth.
• Onsite position in Oklahoma City with occasional travel to branch locations.
• Company is seeking a long-term leader who can make a lasting impact on the organization.