Vice President Operations
$230,000–$260,000 year
On-siteNewport Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute an enterprise-wide operations strategy aligned with corporate priorities to maximize asset performance, operational efficiency, and financial outcomes. Lead reliability engineering functions including failure elimination programs, root cause failure analysis, and predictive maintenance initiatives to improve uptime and reduce reactive work. Establish governance frameworks ensuring standardized work execution across planning, scheduling, and field operations while driving safety and performance consistency. Partner with technology teams to optimize ERP, CMMS, and IoT systems for accurate asset management and data-driven decision-making. Mentor directors, managers, and technical teams to build a culture of ownership and accountability. Serve as a key advisor to the COO on operational health, capital improvements, and cost optimization opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business, Industrial Technology, Operations, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive operational leadership experience
- 5+ years leading maintenance, reliability, or operational organizations
- Experience managing multi-site operations
- Demonstrated success improving reliability, maintenance performance, and operational KPIs
- Experience implementing enterprise operational systems and governance models
- Ability to work on-site at headquarters as required
- Periodic travel to operational locations and facilities as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree or professional certifications
- Exposure to IoT, predictive maintenance, or AI‐enabled operations
- Experience managing customer O&M or service‐based P&L models
- Experience with CMMS software, such as Microsoft Field Services
- Experience with SCADA systems
- Experience with IoT, AI, and Predictive Analytics
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