VP Operational Excellence (ID:47365)

Our client is seeking a strategic and results-driven Vice President of Operational Excellence to join the Senior Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead initiatives that drive efficiency, improve processes, and enhance financial performance across multiple business segments. This role is ideal for a collaborative, high-impact leader passionate about continuous improvement, operational rigor, and delivering measurable results in a dynamic organization.

Code: 47365

Posted: 2025-11-18

Category: Executive Leadership

The Vice President of Operational Excellence (VP OpEx) is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, collaborating closely with the Vice Presidents and General Managers of multiple business segments. Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP OpEx drives a culture of continuous improvement, leading strategic projects and initiatives that enhance revenue, protect margins, and optimize processes. While not a direct P&L owner, this role is fully accountable for initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen overall financial performance. Given the company's operational model and customer base, deep experience within the heavy equipment dealer industry, preferably in agriculture, construction, or automotive, is essential to ensure credibility, accelerate impact, and effectively guide transformational change across the organization.

Worksite Location: St. Paul, MN

Salary Range: Base Salary - $250k/ year +, plus bonus and LTI

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement savings program with Company Match
Short-term & Long-term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Time-Off

Roles & Responsibilities:

Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute short-, medium-, and long-term operational initiatives aligned with organizational growth strategies.
Partner with Directors of Operations to plan, manage, and implement strategic projects and process improvements
Drive operational rigor by effectively deploying service tools, systems, and scheduling models.
Promote scalable, monetized service offerings while maintaining a customer-first focus.
Monitor financial performance, provide budget analysis, and support data-driven decision-making.
Implement efficiency improvements and cost reduction initiatives across operations.
Foster teamwork and collaboration across business segments.
Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to maintain a competitive advantage.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on progress, challenges, and opportunities.s

Initial Projects / Focus

Gain a thorough understanding of operational processes to execute ""uick wins""that build momentum and engagement.
Develop and manage reporting frameworks to measure workstreams, KPIs, and EBITDA results.
Identify areas for improvement in aftermarket operations and implement actionable strategies.

Required Skills & Experience:

Knowledge of heavy equipment dealer (Ag, Construction, Auto) industry best practices and emerging trends in business transformation is strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field- an MBA or a relevant master's degree is preferred
15+ years of experience in senior management roles, with a focus on business operations and change management
Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt, CMQ/OE, or CSC certification preferred
Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing larger-scale, meaningful business initiatives
Excellent leadership and communication abilities
Proven business and financial acumen
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong prioritization skills to be able to navigate dependencies and high-value opportunities
Strong project management skills
Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

About Versique:

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiter-seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes; they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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