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Vice President, Operations

Ellsworth Adhesives
Germantown, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
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Ellsworth Corporation, a global industry leader in the distribution of specialty chemicals, equipment, and adhesives manufacturer, currently has a Vice President of Operations opportunity available. This role reports to Specialty Chemical Distribution located in Germantown, WI.

Are you a passionate Operations leader who enjoys cross-functional collaboration, leading a team, and building Supply Chain strategies? If so, join our Ellsworth team!

You will provide leadership and strategy for the entire Supply Chain for all businesses and facilities in North America. You will collaborate with senior leaders, corporate departments, and front-line managers to oversee the organization's manufacturing, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, distribution and transportation functions. Develop and implement operational systems to monitor and control all critical supply chain and manufacturing processes to ensure safety, employee engagement, optimize production and operational efficiencies to meet profitability goals aligned to the corporate strategy and customer demand.

Responsibilities

  • Leads all manufacturing and supply chain operations across multiple locations for North America through both matrixed and direct reporting structures supporting multiple business groups
  • Directs business objectives and develops organizational practices to coordinate functions and operations between departments, and to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives at proper customer service levels
  • Analyzes activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revises objectives and operating plans addressing current conditions
  • Develops strategy and implements long-range plans, develops operating budgets and resource plans to execute growth initiatives in collaboration with key leaders. Ensures that proper plans and processes are in place to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual goals
  • Evaluates and holds managers accountable for compliance with established practices, objectives of the organization and contributions in attaining objectives
  • Collaborates on activities across multiple operations such as operating, manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, transportation, distribution, import/export, maintenance, or research and development, to effect operational efficiency
  • Drives continuous improvements in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and operating cost

Perks & Benefits

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.

Qualifications

  • 15 years of experience in a leadership role in manufacturing, distribution and supply chain
  • 5 years of experience leading global operations projects preferred
  • Bachelors’ degree from a four-year accredited college in business, engineering, or related field
  • Certifications in/or demonstrated knowledge of ISO Certifications and Lean Manufacturing
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams, and individuals across multiple disciplines
  • Evaluates situations objectively and demonstrates fact-based decisions that have a positive impact on work performance or division and the total business
  • Proven track record of increasing efficiency and productivity in a manufacturing setting
  • Demonstrated agility and ability to drive multiple initiatives in parallel
  • Strong problem-solving skills: ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective solutions
  • Ability to inspire, motivate and lead people in a matrix organization
  • Open to frequent travel within North America
  • Other related duties assigned

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