Vice President of Manufacturing and Logistics

Job Details: Level: Senior, Job Location: IB Milwaukee

• Home office
• West Allis, WI, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Executive, Lead mission-driven manufacturing and logistics operations at IBVI. IBVI creates meaningful employment for people who are blind or visually impaired while delivering exceptional products to customers.

About the Role

Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President of Manufacturing and Logistics leads IBVI’s manufacturing and logistics operations, shapes strategy with executive leadership, and delivers measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

Lead operations and people: Oversee and mentor manufacturing and logistics teams, embedding IBVI’s mission, values, and performance standards. Execute strategy: Partner with the CEO and leadership team to turn the strategic plan into measurable goals, reporting, and results. Drive performance: Lead Vendor Relations, Supply Chain Distribution, Logistics, Production, Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Multi-Plant Operations, and Product Engineering while strengthening financial performance, resource management, and administrative efficiency.

Manage risk and compliance: Maintain fiscal controls, quality standards, contract compliance, and applicable Ability. One Program and Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements. Build relationships: Collaborate with customers, government, community organizations, and employees; uphold ethical practices; and resolve issues effectively.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will bring: Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from an accredited institution; advanced degree preferred. Eight or more years of manufacturing, distribution, and operations experience, including at least five years managing people. Experience leading diverse teams, developing organization-wide strategies, and partnering with a CEO and executive leadership team.

Strong financial, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills. Ability to think strategically, develop tactical plans, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure. Demonstrated integrity, credibility, leadership, and commitment to excellence and results. Work Requirements Occasional travel is required.

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

Benefits

Paid time off; health and dental insurance; a 403(b) plan with company match; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; tuition and wellness reimbursements; and more. All IBVI job offers are contingent on the candidate’s successful completion of a drug screen and background check. IBVI is a leading manufacturer, supplier and distributor of industrial office supplies, office furniture, customized kitting and promotional products.

We are looking for amazing people to join our team! Committed to workplace accessibility, we are dedicated to employing a diverse workforce. IBVI is committed to maximizing employment opportunities for the blind and visually impaired. Blind and visually impaired individuals will be given hiring priority. We are required to fill certain positions with legally blind individuals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.