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Vice President - Operations

Brookfield, WI

WHO WE ARE

          We are a company where people matter. 

          We are family driven. 

          We are financially strong.

          And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.  

BENEFITS

  • Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
  • $500 per Year Wellness Incentive 
  • Three Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

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Vice President of Operations

The Vice President of Operations is a transformative leader responsible for shaping and executing Hydrite’s operational strategy across all manufacturing and warehouse facilities. This role is pivotal in driving enterprise-wide performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring operational alignment with corporate growth objectives. The VP will lead cross-functional teams—including safety, engineering, and quality—while championing innovation, regulatory excellence, and customer-centric operations. This executive will bring deep expertise in chemical manufacturing and multi-site leadership, with a strong focus on strategic execution and organizational development.

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Enterprise Operations Leadership: Direct all manufacturing and distribution operations across Hydrite’s national footprint, ensuring consistent execution of strategic objectives, safety vision and operational excellence.
  • Operational Strategy & Transformation: Architect and implement long-range operational strategies that enhance productivity, scalability, and competitive advantage.
  • Safety & Regulatory Stewardship: Lead the development of proactive safety and compliance frameworks that exceed regulatory standards and reinforce Hydrite’s commitment to employee well-being and environmental responsibility.
  • Continuous Improvement Culture:  Embed CI methodologies into the organizational DNA to drive measurable improvements in safety, efficiency, and cost performance.
  • Capital & Engineering Oversight: Strategically manage capital investments and engineering initiatives to support innovation, capacity expansion, and infrastructure modernization.
  • Financial Accountability: Own operational P&L, capital planning, and budget optimization to ensure financial discipline and sustainable growth.
  • Leadership Development & Talent Strategy: Cultivate a high-performance culture through strategic talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching.
  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Sales, Logistics, and Executive Leadership to ensure operational capabilities are aligned with market demands and customer expectations.
  • Customer-Centric Operations: Drive operational agility and responsiveness to support evolving customer needs and service excellence.
  • Performance Analytics & Reporting: Leverage data-driven insights and KPIs to inform strategic decisions and communicate performance to executive stakeholders.
  • Corporate Initiative Execution: Lead the deployment of enterprise-wide initiatives and serve as a key contributor to strategic planning and executive governance.
  • M&A Integration Leadership: Provide operational due diligence and post-acquisition integration support for acquisitions, ensuring seamless alignment of newly acquired facilities with Hydrite’s safety, quality, and performance standards.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

  • This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred; MBA strongly preferred.
  • 15–20 years of progressive leadership experience in chemical manufacturing operations.
  • Demonstrated success in leading multi-site operations and cross-functional teams.
  • Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks and safety standards in chemical manufacturing.
  • Proven track record of driving operational transformation and continuous improvement.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets and capital projects.
  • Exceptional executive presence, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proficiency in operational analytics and enterprise systems.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

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This position is located at our Corporate HQ in Brookfield, WI, outside of Milwaukee. This position is required to be based in-person at this site.