VP of Operations, Innovation and Corporate Development
Job Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW: Premier Operator for rail switching, loading, tankerman, dock operations, railcar repair, and related services for the chemical, refining, marine transportation, and related industries.
TITLE: VP of Operations, Innovation, and Corporate Development
COMPENSATION: DOE
BENEFITS: Full Benefits
LOCATION: Houston, TX/Baton Rouge, LA
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: CEO
RESPONSIBILITIES
- In collaboration with the CEO, develop, implement, and execute growth strategies for premier provider of product handling and site logistics services
- P&L responsibility for current site-based operations
- Provide leadership and support to multiple teams of highly qualified professionals and skilled laborers
- Manage customer relationships at the site and corporate level
- Maintain safety and operational excellence by focusing on preventive, corrective, and predictive factors for continuous improvement
- Maintain and promote the company’s award-winning culture to produce a superior customer and employee experience
- Identify technology and innovation opportunities to enhance value
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, and analytical skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Talent Identification and Development
- Manage Stakeholders
- Business Development
- Budgeting, Cost Control, P&L Management
- Safety and Continuous Improvement
- Trade Knowledge and Application
- Compliance with Standards
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Results driven
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
• BS in engineering
• 10+ years in refining or chemical manufacturing operations
• Commensurate experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Demonstrated ability to identify, promote and execute a vision of leadership
• History of success in managing people to achieve operational excellence
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable in plant and corporate settings
• Willing to travel.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.
Preferred
• Master of Business Administration
• Knowledgeable in site-based logistics e.g. rail, truck, marine, warehouse, tank farm
• Experience directing multiple high-performing teams
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