New

VP Of Operations

Vaco
$175,000.00 - $250,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan

Nov 19, 2025
Our client is a long-established, family-owned organization with more than a century of industry presence. The business has a strong reputation in its sector and is experiencing accelerated growth across both traditional B2B channels and modern e-commerce/retail marketplaces. The leadership team is committed to modernizing operations, improving efficiency, and building a scalable infrastructure to support continued national expansion. Role Scope & Key Responsibilities: 1. Warehouse & Logistics Oversight Lead day-to-day operations for the primary warehouse located in Cranbury, NJ and multiple third-party logistics partners nationwide. Standardize processes to improve accuracy, throughput, cost control, and inventory visibility. Develop and monitor KPI-driven performance metrics. 2. Administrative Leadership Oversee the administrative support team involved in operations, logistics, sales coordination, and finance alignment. Create standardized, auditable processes and documentation systems. Improve workflow efficiency and communication across departments. 3. E-Commerce & Drop-Ship Fulfillment Manage and enhance the client's drop-ship fulfillment programs supporting major online and big-box retail partners. Improve turnaround time, fulfillment accuracy, and operational readiness for new e-commerce initiatives. Evaluate automation and system-integration opportunities to streamline order processing. 4. Safety, Compliance & Quality Maintain OSHA compliance and drive safety-focused culture across all facilities. Strengthen quality control, inbound receiving procedures, and product traceability. Conduct regular audits and implement corrective action plans. 5. Financial & Vendor Performance Management Build and manage operational budgets with a focus on cost efficiency and accuracy. Lead quarterly performance evaluations with 3PL vendors. Ensure service-level agreements are met and drive continuous improvement. 6. Talent Development & ERP Ownership Mentor warehouse and office managers to build leadership capability and accountability. Oversee onboarding and ongoing training programs. Serve as operational owner for the company's ERP platform, ensuring data integrity and workflow optimization. Required Experience: 10+ years in operations, logistics, supply chain, or distribution leadership. 5+ years in a senior management role (Director, Senior Director, VP). Hands-on experience managing multi-site operations and 3PL relationships. Background in e-commerce and drop-ship fulfillment strongly preferred. ERP proficiency (SysPro experience helpful but not required). Core Competencies Process creation, KPI development, and continuous improvement. Financial discipline, budgeting, and vendor oversight. Ability to unify warehouse teams, logistics personnel, and administrative staff. Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS are a plus. Leadership Style Structured, process-driven, and operationally disciplined. Collaborative, communicative, and hands-on. Able to scale operations quickly in a fast-growth environment. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.