Position SummaryWe are searching for a Vice President of Operations for one of our clients to manage the overall leadership, operations, and financial performance of a fire protection service company.
The Vice President of Operations doesn’t necessarily need to have Fire Life Safety experience, but rather business operations experience, such as: supporting regional and site-specific leaders to achieve communication objectives to include profitability, growth, and overall performance metrics.Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for turning around revenue through enhancements and profit margin improvements of operations and salesOverall responsibility of company operations, including internal workflow/paperwork, executions of work in the field, and quality assurance/quality controlMotivate the morale of the team through a coaching style of managementResponsibility for the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement of all branches and departments within Shared Financial Systems (SFS)Oversight of the subsidiary’s offerings that include, but not limited to, installations, inspections, services, and sales of fire extinguishers, pre-engineered systems, fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, security systems, and monitoringManage the financial status of the subsidiary’s revenue, gross profit margins, and overhead of all assigned service lines and/or branchesOversight of the management team to ensure proper coordination and execution of inspections and service jobs (including installations, renovations, and modifications) for all services, as assignedOversee all sales departments with business developmentPartner with managers to review technician routes; adjust to improve efficiency by using business intelligence systems and workflow processesCreate a business plan to add a service line into an existing branch as neededIdentify branches and/or departments with needs for improvement of financial performance; develop and assess improvement plans; execute improvement plansFacilitate regular branch meetings for coordination of work and financial status and profit monitoringUtilize reporting tools to communicate key metrics of the company’s performanceCreate and manage operational procedures and protocols, including sourcing and purchasing of products, materials, and supplies; coordination of work; billing practices and outcomes; and effectiveness of collection effortsDevelop and maintain business relationships with new and existing customer base; increase key salesAssist with relationships and agreements with key vendors/manufacturersLead communication of coordination amongst subsidiary offices with corporate departments (i.E.
Purchasing Department, Design Department, Accounting Department, Human Resources Department, Safety & Fleet Department, IT Department, Marketing Department, etc.)Develop commission plans, incentive programs, compensation, regular performance reviews, establishing personal goals, etc.Creating and presenting the budget in coordination with branch managers, executive management, accounting, and other integral internal membersSupply oversight and ensure process and procedure adherence for company assets including tools, equipment, and inventoryAdvise leadership on the profitability of services on various P& L’s; analysis of market conditions, billing rates, costs, trends, etc.Develop and Maintain current “Work In Process” (WIP) reportsJob CompetenciesSuccessful experience in leading operations and turnaround managementExcellent communication skills for internal and external customers, up and down chain of command; strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsHistory of successful budgeting and forecastingDeveloped knowledge and comprehension of financial and management reportingWell-developed financial analysis capabilities; excellent analytical abilities; ability to summarize data and analyze resultsEfficient time management skills developed organizational skills and the ability to prioritize initiatives and business goalsTrack-record leading process improvements in a changing environment; takes initiative in seeking efficiencies of processes; follow-through on implementationDemonstrated analytical skills and critical thinking skillsCollaborator and ability to work with all levels of employeesAwareness and adherence to confidentiality requirementsStrong attention to detail and accuracyBenefitsWe are pleased to offer a compensation package that includes: competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, pet insurance, paid time off and holidays, supportive team environment, laptop, company vehicle, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected characteristic.Primary Location Los Angeles AreaJob Type: Full-timePay: $85,000.00 $120,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridayWork Location:Multiple locationsWork Remotely:Temporarily due to COVID-19