What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of Operations position at Utility Keystone Trailer Sales?
Our Values:
Faith: Our foundation is faith. In everything we do, we do the right thing.
Service: Our standard is service. Our customers receive uncommon service in every experience.
Family: Our team is family. Everyone matters here, and this company matters to all of us.
Job Summary: Oversee the daily operations of multiple profit centers ensuring efficiency, quality, and profitability across all business functions. While developing and implementing operational strategies, managing budgets, streamlining processes, and fostering a high-performance culture.
Key Roles:
- LMA (Leadership Management & Accountability)
- Safety
- Throughput
- Process/System
- Profit Goals
Essential Duties:
- Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans for the parts, service, and used sales operations departments.
- Utilize the continuous improvement coordinator to design and implement systems to improve operational workflows and productivity.
- Lead, mentor, and develop department managers and their teams.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and manage operational budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Monitor financial performance and operational KPIs, addressing variances promptly.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth.
- Work closely with other Core functions to optimize operations.
- Identify potential risks and implement strategies to avoid them.
- Collaborate companywide and bring awareness, accountability, and process to safety culture.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational, time, and stress management skills to complete the required tasks
- Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive to forecast and foresee potential issues
- Ability to perform and execute strategic planning
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong people skills
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 10 years of experience in operations management, with 5 years senior leadership experience.
- Proven track record of driving operational efficiency and achieving business objectives.
Physical Environments:
- Always maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and other basic office equipment.
- The noise level is quiet to moderate at times in an office setting with sitting and/or standing.
Our Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Quarterly Profit Share
- Paid Time off and 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Matching 401K (Retirement Planning)
- Prescription safety glasses & workboot program
- No weekends
