VP of Operations
Full Time • Houston, TX
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Position Overview
We are seeking a business leader with a proven operations record to serve as the on-site #2 leader at our Metaltech service center in Houston, TX.
This is a business leadership role with an initial operational mandate. The VP of Operations will be accountable for building safe, disciplined, and highly reliable operations while learning the full business model and supporting broader business decision-making.
Reporting to and partnering closely with the CEO, this role is designed for a leader who views operational excellence as the foundation for running an effective business—and who is eager to grow into broader business leadership responsibility over time.
Role Mandate
Role Mandate
- Establish and maintain safe, stable, and scalable daily operations
- Create predictable execution that supports customer commitments and business goals
- Use operational insight and data to improve planning, decision-making, and cross-functional alignment
- Learn the commercial and financial drivers of the business while remaining firmly focused on operations excellence
- Build leadership depth and operating discipline to support sustainable growth
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership (Primary Focus)
Operational Leadership (Primary Focus)
- Own day-to-day operations across processing, warehousing, shipping/receiving, inventory control, and administrative functions
- Lead value-added processing operations, including laser, waterjet, plasma, saw, and other custom cutting services
- Drive continuous improvement in on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and throughput
- Ensure equipment reliability through preventive maintenance, utilization planning, and disciplined scheduling
- Maintain compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and material traceability requirements
Safety, Quality & Operating Discipline
- Establish a strong safety culture through clear standards, routines, and consistent accountability
- Lead safety training, incident reviews, and corrective actions
- Maintain organized, well-run facilities using disciplined operating practices and lean fundamentals (e.g., 5S)
People & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, operators, warehouse staff, and administrative team members
- Set clear expectations and build a culture of ownership and accountability
- Identify and develop frontline leaders to strengthen the leadership pipeline
Business & Cross-Functional Partnership
- Partner closely with the CEO to understand business priorities and performance trade-offs
- Collaborate with sales, purchasing, and customer service to ensure execution aligns with customer commitments
- Support sales and planning efforts by improving operational data accuracy, visibility, and reliability
- Use ERP and WMS systems to inform decisions related to scheduling, inventory, capacity, and service levels
- Develop a strong understanding of how operational performance impacts revenue, margin, and working capital
Growth & Business Readiness
- Contribute operational insight to broader business discussions and improvement initiatives
- Help prepare the business for future growth by strengthening systems, leadership capability, and execution discipline
- Position yourself for broader business leadership responsibility as the company grows
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
- 5+ years of senior operations leadership in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial services
- Proven ability to run complex, high-throughput operations with strong delivery and accuracy expectations
- Demonstrated experience effectively using ERP and WMS tools to manage performance and decision-making
- Metals or service center experience is a plus, but not required
Leadership Attributes
- Business-minded leader who uses operational excellence to drive results
- Curious and eager to learn the full business without losing operational focus
- Hands-on, credible, and comfortable leading from the floor
- Data-driven, pragmatic, and accountable
Significant opportunities for career growth, succession into leadership, and geographic relocation within NFI’s nationwide network.
Join us at NFI and contribute to shaping the future of a growing industrial powerhouse!
Compensation: $150,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year
Newbury Franklin Industrials ("NFI") is the data-driven industrial manufacturing and distribution platform of Newbury Franklin, a private equity firm focused on long-term holdings. NFI's team is comprised of hungry, growth-oriented professionals who thrive on making a direct impact and driving measurable results across our expanding portfolio of companies.
Our diversified family of manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce businesses operates with a strategic growth mindset, seeking opportunities to scale operations and capture market share while delivering on promises to our customers. NFI's long-term strategy centers on building an industrial powerhouse through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, powered by a team that embraces challenge and delivers on ambitious goals.
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