Vice President Operations

Position : Vice President of Operations

Department : Operations

Reports To : President of LEER Group

Location : LEER Group – Corporate HQ – Elkhart, Indiana (Onsite Required)

About LEER Group, LLC.

COMPANY BACKGROUND :

LEER GROUP is North America’s largest manufacturer and supplier of fiberglass and aluminum truck caps and tonneaus for residential and commercial applications. The group is comprised of eight companies : LEER , Snugtop, Bedslide, Pace Edwards , Century, Raider, and StateWide Windows . Together, these companies have manufacturing plants in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Washington, and Oregon, and sell through more than 1,300 independent dealers to individuals, small businesses, exporters, new car and truck dealerships, and fleet operators.

Founded in the late 1960s, LEER is the most widely recognized brand name in the truck cap industry, and the number-one selling brand of pickup truck caps and tonneau covers in the country. LEER truck caps are custom-manufactured in Indiana, and Pennsylvania and delivered to more than 800 independent LEER retailers. The industry leader in innovation, quality and customer service, LEER offers the industry’s most complete selection of truck caps for consumer and commercial use, fiberglass tonneaus, retractable tonneau covers, and a soft roll-up cover.

With its wide range of products, dozens of standard and optional features, and its partnerships with racking and storage solutions companies such as Thule, LEER offers products that appeal to a large and diverse customer base. Customized ordering ensures LEER can create a truck cap or tonneau for urban or rural use that appeals to families, hunters and fishermen, cyclists and boating enthusiasts or anyone who needs a stylish, well-built cargo solution. For its commercial and fleet customers, LEER offers truck caps customized with dozens of trade-related options and storage systems.

A subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter, a privately held diversified manufacturing company, LEER Group offers a vast variety of career opportunities, internally as well as within the J.B. Poindexter family of companies. We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more. We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect. Whether you are taking the next step of your career or just beginning, joining LEER Group’s winning team means being part of a magnificent home away from home. You will be challenged. You will be proud.

Overall Responsibilities :

The Vice President of Operations provides strategic and hands-on leadership for all LEER manufacturing operations across the United States. This position oversees Operations, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Transportation, and Mold Making , ensuring safe, efficient, and world-class performance across all facilities. The VP of Operations drives operational excellence through disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. This role requires a results-oriented leader capable of aligning people, systems, and processes to achieve LEER’s strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development

• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with LEER’s growth and profitability goals.
• Partner with the President and executive leadership team to translate corporate strategy into actionable operational plans.
• Lead organizational design and capability-building initiatives across the operations network.
• Collaborate with JBPCO business units to leverage best practices and operational synergies.

Operations & Manufacturing

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Supply Chain & Logistics

Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement

Quality Assurance

Sustainability, ESG & Innovation

Customer & Market Alignment

Cultural & Change Leadership

Financial & Business Performance

People Leadership

Reporting Structure :

Direct Reports : Directors / Managers of Operations, EHS, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Transportation, and Mold Making. Indirect Reports : Plant Managers, Supervisors, and functional support teams across U.S. facilities.

Qualifications :

Education & Experience

Skills & Competencies

Code Of Ethics :

LEER GROUP requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and authorities. The Team Member shall actively ensure that his / her own activities and those of all employees within the facility meet this obligation. LEER GROUP’s critical standards and procedures related to expected conduct are detailed on the company website. The Team Member is expected to be familiar with these policies and ensure that they are implemented in all areas of control.