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Vice President of Operations

The private equity backers of a dynamic heavy equipment rental business have asked hireneXus to help them find a sales leader. The group does over $120MM annually in revenue, and has extensive growth plans. Founder led to this point in their growth, that leader led all sales and operations. Moving forward the organization needs an operational leader to manage the P&L, drive financial and operational results, lead operations and commercial functions effectively, and nurture a great culture and brand.

Responsibilities:

• Functional Leadership: Direct the development of strategies, oversee operations planning and budgeting, manage recruiting and staffing, and establish policies, procedures, tools, and systems for efficient operations. Ensure comprehensive reporting and effective communication.

• Operations Management: Manage all aspects of specialized fleet services to ensure that operations meet safety standards, compliance requirements, and P&L objectives. Implement and drive plans aligned with the company’s strategic goals, while leading initiatives that enhance customer experience, growth, reliability, and profitability.

• Workplace Culture: Develop a best-in-class workplace culture and build a strong reputation for operational excellence and execution.

• Labor Relations: Maintain and nurture productive, collaborative relationships with local labor unions.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in a fleet services environment of appropriate scale and complexity.

• 3+ years of experience in an operations leadership role.

• Experience in high-growth, customer-focused B2B environments; experience in wind energy and renewables is strongly preferred.

• Expertise in strategy development, operations planning and budgeting, policy and procedure formulation, systems management, and comprehensive reporting and communications.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to support data-driven objectives and report on operational metrics to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Proven success as a people leader, with the ability to set and gain alignment on strategic directions, attract and develop top operations talent, and cultivate a culture of accountability, quality, and customer focus.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including proficiency in delivering presentations to internal and external audiences.

• A flexible, dynamic, and self-motivated individual with a proactive approach to leadership and problem-solving.

• Strong “bias for action” and urgency, well-suited to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Willingness to adopt a hands-on approach and actively participate in tactical execution when needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business.

• Ability to work regularly in the office.

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically by car and plane.

Vice President of Operations

The private equity backers of a dynamic heavy equipment rental business have asked hireneXus to help them find a sales leader. The group does over $120MM annually in revenue, and has extensive growth plans. Founder led to this point in their growth, that leader led all sales and operations. Moving forward the organization needs an operational leader to manage the P&L, drive financial and operational results, lead operations and commercial functions effectively, and nurture a great culture and brand.

Responsibilities:

• Functional Leadership: strategy development, operations planning and budgeting, recruiting/staffing, policies and procedures, tools and systems, reporting and communications
• Operations Management: lead all matters related to specialized fleet services to ensure overall operations meet safety, compliance, and P&L objectives. Implement and execute plans to complement the Company’s strategic plan and champion the initiatives that maximize customer experience, growth, durability, and profitability.
• Develop best-in-class workplace culture and a reputation for execution
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationship with local labor union(s)

Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in a fleet services environment of appropriate size and complexity
• 3 years experience as operations leader
• Experience in high-growth and customer service-oriented B2B environments; experience in wind and renewables strongly preferred.
• Experienced in functions including strategy development; operations planning and budgeting; policies and procedures; tools and systems; and reporting and communications.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills in support of metrics, data, and process-oriented objectives; ability to succinctly report on operations measures to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success as a people leader, including the ability to set and gain buy-in for strategic direction; attract, hire, retain, and develop operations leaders; and establish an engaging culture of accountability, quality, and customer focus.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills; comfortable and credible with both internal stakeholders and external audiences.
• A flexible, dynamic, self-demanding and proactive individual; able to motivate him/herself and others.
• A clear ‘bias for action’ and sense of urgency to operate within a fast-paced and entrepreneurially minded organization.
• A willingness and ability to display a ‘roll up the sleeves’ approach, engaging in driving tactical execution when necessary.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business
• Ability to work in the office regularly
• Ability to travel, cars and planes, domestically

Bachelor’s Degree