VP of Operations

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Artisan Design Group – or ADG – is a leading supply chain partner to homebuilders throughout the United States. Over 3,000 ADG employees operating out of 135 facilities in 25 states provide a full range of design, procurement and installation services along with products from the top manufacturers of flooring, cabinets and countertops. Formed in 2016 by the merging of two industry leaders, ADG then acquired over 20 additional companies – each a leader in the geography it serves. We are the premier interior finishings organization in the United States. Our expansive trajectory has been rapid, and we continue to experience explosive growth, thanks to our dedication to high quality work.

JOB SUMMARY

The Vice President of Operations is responsible for developing and implementing operational strategies, managing resources, and optimizing business processes to achieve organizational efficiency and profitability. This leadership role ensures alignment between operational practices and the company’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, and procedures to achieve business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align operations with organizational goals.

Operations Management:

• Oversee daily operations, including production, logistics, supply chain, and service delivery.
• Ensure operational efficiency by optimizing resources, systems, and workflows.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements where necessary.

Team Leadership:

• Manage and mentor department heads and operational teams to foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent within the operations division.

Financial Oversight:

• Develop and manage budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and financial performance.
• Analyze financial reports and operational data to identify areas for improvement.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks to safeguard the company’s assets and reputation.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Drive initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Research and implement emerging technologies and trends to maintain a competitive edge.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other executives (e.g., VP of Sales, VP of Marketing, CFO) to ensure seamless coordination across departments.
• Communicate operational updates and progress to stakeholders and board members.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company guidelines, policies and procedures, and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company guidelines, policies, and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees, addressing, and resolving issues.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, or related field (master’s degree preferred).
• 10 years of experience in operations management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of operational best practices, financial acumen, and strategic planning.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and leading high-performing teams.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit at computer monitor for long periods throughout the day.
• Must possess the ability to stand for long periods of time; to reach with hands and arms; to move among and between offices; to handle mail and documents; to sit, stoop, kneel and crouch; to lift and move up to 10 pounds; to see well enough to discern differences in quality of documents and files.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General working conditions
• Office environment
• May have to meet tight deadlines

OUR BENEFITS

• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with company matching

Artisan Design Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. It is the policy of Artisan Design Group to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need any assistance at any point in the application or hiring process due to a disability and you need accommodation, please email Accommodations@adgus.net. Please do not use this email address for any other questions. Only inquiries regarding accommodations will be addressed.