Director / Vice President of Operations | Tampa, FL
Aligned Solutions is seeking a Director / Vice President of Operations for a well-respected company. The Director / Vice President of Operations will play a critical leadership role in driving the growth and efficiency of a high-potential manufacturing business specializing in cold chain packaging solutions.
This position is ideal for a hands-on operator who can scale an entrepreneurial organization into a high-performing enterprise. The leader in this role will oversee daily operations while developing the systems, structure, and processes needed for sustainable profitability and successful product launches.
You will collaborate closely with executive leadership and investors to translate strategic goals into actionable results, elevate operational performance, and prepare the company for its next phase of growth.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Lead and manage all daily operations, including production, packaging, supply chain, and logistics.
Implement lean processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and production metrics to drive efficiency and consistency.
Partner with finance and leadership on budgeting, cost management, and capital investment planning.
Scalability & Growth
Build operational infrastructure to support business scale, including ERP/CRM systems, vendor management, and inventory control.
Support new product launch readiness, ensuring alignment across sourcing, production, and fulfillment.
Identify and execute continuous improvement and automation initiatives to enhance margins and efficiency.
Strategic Partnership
Work with leadership and investors on growth planning, KPI management, and value creation strategies.
Develop and maintain operational dashboards tied to EBITDA, cost of goods, and productivity metrics.
Support due diligence, investor communications, and quarterly business reviews.
Team Development
Recruit, mentor, and develop a lean, high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
Lead by example — engage directly in process improvement and operational problem-solving alongside your team.
Ideal Profile
10+ years of experience in manufacturing, packaging, or consumer goods, preferably within a private equity–backed or entrepreneurial environment.
Proven success in launching new products and scaling production capacity.
Strong background in supplier and vendor management, including contract negotiation and diversification.
High financial literacy with a solid understanding of EBITDA drivers, cost structures, and ROI on process improvements.
Hands-on, solutions-oriented leader who thrives in building systems and teams from the ground up.
Comfortable managing both strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executives, investors, and team members.
Success Metrics
On-time, on-budget product launches.
Measurable improvements in productivity and margins.
Implementation of scalable systems and processes.
Strengthened cash flow and cost control.
Development of a high-performing operational team and collaborative culture.
Strong cross-functional relationships between operations, finance, and product development teams.