Job Title: Vice President of Operations
Location: Irving, Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time, In-office role
About Us:
At Hollman Inc., our client, we are redefining storage solutions. As a leading manufacturer of high-quality lockers for schools, fitness centers, athletic locker systems, workplaces, and commercial spaces, we combine craftsmanship, customization, and durability to meet evolving market needs. Hollman started over 50 years ago, with a focus on producing high quality wooden lockers for Country Clubs. The company is still owned by the same family, the vision of why the company exists has not changed, but the product portfolio and storage solutions has widened tremendously.
We are looking for a visionary Vice President of Operations to lead and scale our operations, ensuring world-class performance across production, manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, and quality control. Hollman is an $80 Million business with almost 300 employees and growing. We are based in Irving, Texas and looking for the VP of Operations to take us to the next level of success.
Position Summary:
The Vice President of Operations will be a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of our manufacturing business. The executive level position will oversee all innovative storage and locker solutions for Hollman's market-leading business. This includes end-to-end production, production project management, supply chain optimization, inventory management, procurement, logistics, facility management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is results-driven, experienced in manufacturing environments, and passionate about operational excellence and innovation. The role will also focus on creating an outstanding customer experience in supporting the wide range of products, customers and customized solutions that are offered.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership
- Lead and manage daily operations across manufacturing plants and distribution centers.
- Drive productivity, efficiency, and throughput improvements across all departments.
- Develop and implement KPIs and dashboards to monitor operational performance.
Manufacturing & Production
- Oversee production planning and scheduling to meet delivery deadlines and customer specifications.
- Ensure quality control processes and standards are consistently met or exceeded.
- Reducing lead times and improving supply chain efficiency.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and reduce costs.
- Work closely with an experienced team of Directors to deliver seamless end-to-end production from initial orders to delivery of finished orders to the end customer.
Supply Chain & Logistics
- Manage procurement and sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effective, timely, and high-quality materials.
- Optimize the supply chain to improve delivery speed and reduce disruptions.
- Experience in working with ERP/MRP system, Syteline experience preferred.
- Oversee warehousing, inventory management, and transportation logistics.
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Collaborate with executive leadership to define operational goals and growth strategies.
- Lead expansion projects, facility upgrades, or new technology implementations.
- Ensure scalability of operations to support sales growth and product diversification.
Team Development & Leadership
- Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing operations team.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Work with experienced team to create an excellent customer experience on each order.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Work through the Hollman Core Values of Quality, Innovation, and Community.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in high volume manufacturing operations, in custom millwork or industrial product sectors.
- Proven track record of leading multi-site manufacturing or plant operations.
- Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience in working with ERP/MRP systems in a high production environment, Syteline experience preferred.
- Big company experience working in complex operations environment -Preferred
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and capital expenditures.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a company making a tangible impact in educational, commercial, and athletic spaces.
- Lead an experienced team at the forefront of manufacturing innovation and product design.
- Work in a high growth, entrepreneurial, privately held company.
- Competitive salary, bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package.
Compensation Package:
Base salary: 160K - 190K base
Bonus: Company performance based bonus
Comprehensive healthcare package & 401K with company match
Apply Today.
If you're ready to shape the future of storage and locker manufacturing industry and leading a growing operation, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume to for further consideration.