Vice President Operations - Commercial Paint (Required)

Vice President Operations - Commercial Paint (Required) Cherry Coatings Full-time Salt Lake City Established in 1968, Cherry Coatings is one of the largest commercial paint contractors in the country. We are a family‑owned business that provides architectural, industrial, and maintenance coating services for some of the most recognizable facilities in Texas, Arizona, Tennessee, and beyond. Our strong emphasis on high‑quality service and client satisfaction has made us the select partner for general contractors, property management firms, and facility managers. Purpose of the Role Essential in ensuring the business operates with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, and Production. The Vice President of Operations will play a key part in supporting City Leaders with the planning, leadership, and oversight of daily operations. The position is responsible for assisting Project Managers, Field Managers, and Foremen in meeting client needs across the various city markets where Cherry Coatings operates. Core Values Servant Heart: Put Others First Cultivate: Invest time developing yourself. Always take time to help & mentor others Act Promptly: Respond the way you hope others respond to you. Fast & accurate. Innovate: Be Creative. Think outside the box. Deliver: Follow through, do what you say, honor your commitments. Go beyond expectations with excellence. Required Experience Deep operations experience in commercial paint environments is required. Responsibilities Oversee day‑to‑day commercial painting operations from a high level within your region (55%) Maintain a safety‑first culture Help in recruiting and hiring field personnel Training and mentorship of all paint‑related Project Managers, Field Managers & Foremen Work with the PMs and City Leaders to help move men and allocate proper manpower on projects Meet with general contractors to ensure Cherry is delivering, protecting sequence, and solving problems Attend project meetings for schedule concerns, change order collection, quality issues, risk management, and safety issues Hold accountable change order logs and extra work is accounted for on projects Review job cost sheets to ensure profitability and control costs Walk jobs with PM and FM and use this as a time to train/grow your team Review scheduling of all field staff to ensure we are properly staffed with the right people in the right places Find and onboard subs; evaluate their abilities, set pay rates, hold accountable Constantly evaluate and set the standard for safety in your market with employees and subs Understand unique aspects of each job type and how Cherry executes it Execute and hold teams accountable for Safety, Quality, and Production Review operational problems or inefficiencies and make corrective actions, find lean ways to execute Conduct Field Manager & Foremen meetings on a routine basis to identify and resolve concerns and opportunities for improvement using the EOS System Conduct frequent job walks to ensure Safety/Quality/Production Standards are being met Work with your team to implement the vision and execution of the VTO Assist the City Leaders in developing new products, services, and subsidiaries Innovative approach to projects, problems, and future products Attend preconstruction meetings to ensure seamless project starts with field leadership Help in the same way in other markets as they get developed Assist PMs and FMs to ensure we approach the job with an innovative spirit, and the right process (15%) Use your expertise to collaborate on project approach Help assist in product selection/education for difficult projects Provide advice on how to approach situations that arise on jobsites Look over schedules for changes for impacts to our bottom line Assist in forecasting labor costs for projects to ensure profitability Take part in buyout meetings or scope review for potential projects (10%) Attend meetings to offer expertise in our field Politic with GC’s and establish Cherry as the right choice Through meetings, phone conversations and entertainment Leadership of the market – continually evaluate training needs and provide solutions; attend L10 integrator, operations, and PM meetings as needed (10%) Problem jobs – walk problematic jobs, set milestones, meet with GCs to establish success, hold the team accountable, and follow‑up weekly or daily to secure the win (10%) Overall Duties Safety and Support of Safety Initiatives Quality Control Management Production Site Walks RPRS Culture Training and Mentoring Recruiting & Retention Innovation, R&D, Implementor Motivating People Allocating/Moving Manpower-Aide Core Skills Problem Solving using critical thinking Handles Change Easily Adaptable Strategic thinking & planning Accountability Mentoring and Motivating Organization Time Management Decision Making Key Deliverables GP of 38% on all projects Zero Recordables Zero Turn Over of Quality Field Personnel leaders Training employees Completing Projects Safely, On Time, and On Budget. Department Scorecard Measurables 35% Gross margins in all New markets in first full year Zero Recordables Zero General Liability Claims (Overspray, sprinkler heads, water damage) Mentorship program in place and 100% buy in Proper manpower count – employee to revenue ratio Sub to employee ratio under maintained (market specific) Main Ideas The purpose and core values of the role: The role is to help the business operate with safety, quality, and production, and to support the city leaders in planning, leading, and directing day‑to‑day operations. The role follows the core values of servant heart, cultivate, act promptly, innovate, and deliver. The main responsibilities of the role: The role is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day commercial painting operations in multiple city markets, maintaining a safety first culture, recruiting and hiring field personnel, training and mentorship of project managers, field managers, and foremen, meeting with general contractors, verifying change order logs and job cost sheets, conducting field manager and foremen meetings, conducting frequent job walks, and working with the team to implement the vision and execution of the VTO. The key deliverables and department scorecard measurables of the role: The role aims to achieve zero recordables, zero turnover of quality field personnel leaders, training employees, and completing projects safely, on time, and on budget. The department scorecard measurables include 38% gross margins in all new markets in the first full year, zero recordables, zero general liability claims, mentorship program in place and 100% buy in, proper manpower count, and sub to employee ratio under maintained. #J-18808-Ljbffr