Vice President of Operations

## Vice President of OperationsApplylocations: Plainviewtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-2026-4099WE Transport (NY) LLC**Vice President of Operations – (Long Island)****Job Profile Summary** The Vice President of Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic and day-to-day operations of transportation services across multiple business units. This role ensures that services are delivered safely, efficiently, and on-time, while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence, financial performance, and customer satisfaction. A key focus of the role is helping our drivers, monitors, and operational leaders succeed in their roles through clear direction, support, and accountability.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead and manage all daily operations across multiple regions and transportation business units through a team of regional directors, general managers, and operations staff.* Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, DOT standards, and industry best practices to deliver safe and reliable service.* Provide strategic direction and executional leadership aligned with the organization’s goals, focusing on performance, service quality, and operational scalability.* Drive accountability for meeting and exceeding key performance indicators (KPIs), including on-time performance, customer service metrics, cost efficiency, and safety benchmarks.* Own and manage the full P&L for assigned operations, including budget creation, cost control, revenue growth, and margin improvement.* Partner with Finance and executive leadership to monitor financial performance, conduct variance analysis, and implement corrective actions to meet fiscal goals.* Champion operational initiatives, new program rollouts, and change management efforts across the field.* Foster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational discipline through strong communication and employee engagement.* Serve as a liaison between field operations and corporate departments (HR, Safety, Fleet, Compliance, etc.), ensuring alignment and collaboration.* Develop and implement retention strategies to support a stable, skilled workforce.* Represent the company at industry conferences, client meetings, and community events as needed.**Qualifications*** Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive management experience, preferably in the transportation, logistics, or mobility services industry.* Minimum of five (5) years in a senior leadership or multi-unit operations management role.* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. Master’s degree (MBA, MA, MS) preferred.* Demonstrated expertise in managing complex operations with full P&L accountability.* Deep knowledge of the transportation industry, including regulatory and safety requirements.* Proven ability to lead through influence, build high-performing teams, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.Salary Range for this role: $200k-$250k per year #J-18808-Ljbffr