President

Job Title: President

Location: Waynesville, NC

Reports To: Board of Directors

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary

The President of HVO Inc. serves as the chief executive officer of the organization, responsible for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and mission fulfillment. The CEO is the face of HVO and interacts with our community leaders to drive awareness of the value the HVO brings to the community.

This role oversees all aspects of HVOs contract manufacturing, medical packaging, logistics, and community programs, ensuring alignment with the organization and commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment and training.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute strategic plans that advance HVOs mission and business objectives.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Represent HVO to external stakeholders, including clients, partners, regulators, and the community.
• Demonstrates executive leadership that actively realigns all business operations to maximize meaningful employment and training opportunities for HVO's clients and employees.
• Possesses proven experience in establishing and securing long-term, profitable contracts by utilizing verified financial metrics (e.g., COGS and profitability data).

Operations & Compliance

• Oversee manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, and logistics operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, FDA).
• Ensure financial sustainability through sound budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Maintain and enhance systems for quality assurance, safety, and performance metrics.

Workforce & Community Impact

• Champion HVOs vocational training and employment programs for individuals with disabilities.
• Collaborate with HR and program directors to recruit, retain, and develop a diverse and capable workforce.
• Strengthen partnerships with local schools, agencies, and community organizations.
• Leads efficient resource utilization, prioritizing the productivity of existing assets and workforce over unnecessary capital investment and administrative overhead.

Governance & Reporting

• Work closely with the Board of Directors to set goals, report progress, and ensure transparency.
• Fosters a culture of transparency, collaboration with the Board, and immediate compliance with all legal and regulatory disclosure requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, ethical, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• ​Fiduciary Stewardship: Upholds the highest standard of ethical and financial governance, ensuring all expenditures, especially consultant and capital spending, comply strictly with Board policy and budgetary limits.