SVP Operations & Strategy

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Senior Vice President, Strategy & Operations, will drive operational excellence and strategic expansion. This person will oversee all aspects of end-to-end plant operations, production planning, and logistics, ensuring facilities operate safely, efficiently, and responsively to customer needs. An immediate focus will be the successful ramp-up of our new greenfield facility in Arkansas, which will set the standard for operational execution and integration into our broader network.

Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

- Lead and optimize daily operations across all service centers, driving performance in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

- Oversee the successful launch of the new Arkansas greenfield site, ensuring it's fully operational and integrated into the network.

- Champion lean and continuous improvement initiatives across production, warehousing, and logistics.

- Manage inventory strategies to reduce waste and working capital while improving throughput and accuracy.

Strategic Direction & Growth

- Collaborate with the executive team to shape and execute long-term growth strategies.

- Translate market dynamics and customer feedback into differentiated service offerings and operational plans.

- Lead initiatives to elevate the customer experience and identify strategic growth opportunities like M&A and facility expansion.

Cross-Functional & Financial Management

- Partner with Sales, Finance, and People Operations to ensure alignment and shared accountability.

- Cultivate a high-performance culture and mentor emerging leaders to build a robust succession pipeline.

- Lead operational P&L performance and ensure alignment with financial goals.

- Establish and manage KPIs to drive accountability and ensure disciplined capital investment and cost control.

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required.

- 15 years of progressive leadership experience in steel, metals, or industrial distribution, including multi-site operations.

- Deep expertise in plant operations, production planning, and logistics.

- Proven track record of driving process improvements, margin expansion, and sustainable growth.

- Technologically savvy with experience in MS Office products and Windows-based computer applications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

- Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L at scale.

- Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills.

- Strategic thinking with operational discipline.

- Execution focused with track record of delivering results in complex environments.

- Resilient, adaptable, and capable of leading in dynamic market conditions.

- Collaborative leadership style that inspires accountability and results.

Additional

- Must be able to work outside normal business hours/days as needed.

- Must be able to travel occasionally and work at an outside location.

At Majestic, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices are welcomed from associates throughout the entire organization. We have an inclusive culture, where all associates are respected; where different viewpoints, thoughts, and ideas are encouraged and embraced. Majestic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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