Vice President - Operations

About PVS Chemicals, Inc. PVS enables our world through the safe and reliable delivery of chemistry, either created by us or sourced through trusted partners. The products and services that we provide touch everyone in some unique way. We are passionate about the work we do and abide by our guiding principles, The Nicholson Nine, to be a safe and sustainable chemical provider the world trusts. With a career at PVS, you'll play a vital role in the daily lives of millions of people. Summary: The Vice President - Operations provides leadership and direction for PVS Nolwood's operational activities across its locations, with primary responsibility for safe, reliable and efficient execution. The role works closely with local operations leadership and other functions to improve operating consistency, customer service, productivity, cost performance and effective use of the company's assets. The position will help develop a scalable operating model by establishing practical standards, sharing best practices and using operational and financial information to improve performance. The successful candidate will be a hands on leader who develops people, understands the economics of distribution operations and balances safety, service, cost and long term business needs. Responsibilities: Operational Leadership and Continuous Improvement Provide leadership and direction for operational activities across Nolwood locations and distribution facilities. Drive operational excellence, standardization, productivity and continuous improvement while recognizing appropriate local operating needs. Establish meaningful operating KPIs, management routines and accountability for performance. Support integration and operational alignment of new locations and acquired businesses as needed. Safety, Quality and Regulatory Partnership Champion a strong safety culture and reinforce that safe, compliant operations are fundamental to business performance. Partner closely with EHS&S and Quality leadership on OSHA, EPA, DOT, hazardous materials, quality and other applicable requirements. Ensure operational teams execute corrective actions, training and operating practices consistently and effectively. Promote strong housekeeping, product stewardship, equipment condition and responsible chemical handling. Warehouse, Transportation and Maintenance Provide leadership for warehouse operations, order fulfillment, transportation, day to day fleet activities and maintenance. Improve labor, driver, equipment, route and facility utilization while maintaining appropriate customer service levels. Strengthen preventive maintenance, equipment reliability and capital planning to reduce downtime and support safe operations. Work with Commercial and Customer Service to ensure customer commitments are achievable and executed safely, accurately and on time. Profitability, Cost and Asset Utilization Review location operating and financial performance to identify opportunities to improve profitability and operating contribution. Manage and improve direct operating costs, including labor, transportation, maintenance and other controllable expenses. Maximize utilization of warehouses, fleet, equipment and other operating assets and identify opportunities to better deploy existing capacity. Support operating budgets, forecasts and capital investment decisions using appropriate financial and operational analysis. Compare performance across locations and use data and best practices to address gaps and improve overall Nolwood performance. Inventory and Working Capital Partner with Commercial and Procurement to optimize inventory levels and turns while maintaining appropriate product availability and customer service. Strengthen inventory accuracy, cycle counting, storage practices and timely resolution of inventory discrepancies. Proactively address slow moving, aging, damaged, off specification and expired inventory to minimize waste and financial loss. Improve coordination among Operatio…

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