Vice President of Operations

Vice President Of Operations, Retail

Position Summary: The Vice President of Operations, Retail is responsible for leading all manufacturing and operations activities across the Gibraltar Building Products Retail Manufacturing Operations locations. This role provides end-to-end operational leadership for a multi-site, multi-brand manufacturing footprint, ensuring safe, efficient, and scalable operations that deliver high-quality finished products to retail customers on time and at competitive cost. Reporting to the SVP of Operations, the Vice President of Operations is a key member of the operations leadership team and plays a central role in driving operational excellence, margin improvement, working capital discipline, and integration of acquired businesses. This leader sets the operational strategy, establishes common standards and systems, and develops high-performing teams capable of supporting both near-term execution and long-term growth. The position has responsibility across U.S. manufacturing locations and requires significant domestic travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enterprise & Strategic Leadership
• Manufacturing & Operational Excellence
• Safety, Quality & Compliance
• Cost, Capital & Working Capital Management
• Technology, Automation & Systems
• People & Culture Leadership
• Integration & Standardization

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct leadership of plant facing operations leaders with indirect influence of site leadership teams. Functional oversight of Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, and Materials/Supply Chain Management.

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). 15+ years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience; metals manufacturing strongly preferred. Proven experience leading multi-site operations with full P&L, capital, and workforce responsibility. Demonstrated success driving Lean transformation, standardization, and margin improvement at scale. Experience integrating acquired operations is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

Strong operational, financial, and analytical acumen with the ability to balance strategy and execution. Effective communicator who can lead through influence in a matrixed environment. Collaborative leadership style with a track record of building strong teams and developing leaders. Growth mindset with a continuous improvement orientation. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP).

Travel & Work Environment: Approximately 50% domestic travel required. Combination of office, manufacturing plant, and field environments.

What We Offer:

Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents Health care & dependent flexible spending plans Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial: Competitive compensation Bonus opportunities Generous 401(k) plan

Flexibility & Time Off: Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.

Community & Personal Development: Donation matching and time off to volunteer Educational reimbursement

About Us: Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing. Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches.