Vice President Operations - Oliver : Job Details

Are you looking for a career that challenges you and gives you the opportunity to learn and grow every day?

Oliver Inc. is hiring! Our growing Company is looking for enthusiastic talents to partner with our customers for all their printing and packaging needs!

With more than 250 years of experience, multiple production facilities, and investment in state-of-the-art technology with an emphasis on sustainability, Oliver Inc. offers speed, consistency and nimbleness as a one-stop solution for all of your printing & packaging needs. At Oliver Inc, our core values are part of the framework of our organization. We're passionate and enjoy our work! We value respect and focus on servicing our customers' needs by providing them with creative solutions that help build their brands. When you partner with Oliver, you partner with success.

Oliver Inc. is seeking a results-driven, operationally excellent Vice President, General Manager (VP, GM) to lead one of our largest divisions. This executive leader will drive business strategy, operational excellence, and financial performance while reinforcing a strong, people-first culture rooted in safety, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

As a key member of our senior leadership team, the VP, GM will report directly to our Chief Operating Officer (COO) and own full P&L responsibility, manufacturing optimization, and team leadership across all operational functions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in the printing or packaging industry, outstanding executive leadership capabilities, and a track record of transformational results.

As our Vice President, General Manager (VP,GM), you will:

• Lead plant operations with a process-focused mindset, prioritizing safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Oversee operational KPIs and build scalable SOPs to support growth.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across the organization.
• Partner with sales leadership to ensure operational alignment with customer and market needs.
• Own the division's P&L, budget, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Build and mentor high-performing leadership teams across functional areas.
• Represent the company with key customers, at industry events, and during acquisition due diligence.

You are a fit for our Vice President, General Manager role if you have:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or industrial engineering degree a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including 5+ years at the senior executive or director level.
• Background in the printing or packaging industry (e.g., folding cartons, pressure-sensitive labels, commercial print).
• Proven success in P&L ownership, manufacturing optimization, Lean/CI, and organizational leadership.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and build strong internal and external relationships.
• High level of business acumen and operational rigor with an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality.

NOTE: Executive search firms interested in assisting with this search should contact Lizette Medina directly via LinkedIn or email.

Oliver Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.