Vice President of Operations
3 days ago
Tulsa
Job Description The VP will partner directly with executive leadership to shape the future of the division, expand market share, strengthen operational scalability, and elevate customer experience across sales, engineering, manufacturing, and field operations. This executive leadership role will be responsible for driving the long-term growth, operational performance, and market expansion of Crane 1’s New Crane Division across North America. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an executive with deep expertise in capital equipment, engineered systems, industrial production, installation, and project execution. Compensation & Executive Benefits • Starting Base Salary: $220,000+, • Performance Bonus / Incentive Opportunity, • Comprehensive Benefits Package, • 401(k) with Company Match, • Company Vehicle or Allowance Key Executive Responsibilities Strategic Growth & Business Leadership • Develop and execute the long-term growth strategy for Crane 1’s New Crane Division., • Identify new market opportunities, vertical expansion initiatives, and competitive growth strategies., • Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, capital investments, and organizational scaling initiatives., • Drive revenue growth, profitability, and operational performance across the division. P&L Ownership & Financial Leadership • Maintain full P&L responsibility for the New Crane Business Unit., • Develop and manage budgets, forecasting models, and operational performance metrics., • Establish KPI-driven accountability across commercial and operational functions., • Drive margin improvement, operational efficiencies, and scalable growth initiatives. Sales & Business Development Leadership • Lead national sales strategy, forecasting, pipeline development, and revenue execution., • Build and strengthen strategic customer, vendor, and partner relationships., • Collaborate with sales and marketing leadership to enhance market positioning and go-to-market strategy., • Support enterprise-level business development initiatives and key account growth. Engineering & Technical Leadership • Provide executive oversight of crane engineering, product development, and technical innovation., • Drive standardization, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives., • Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements., • Support the development of custom engineered solutions for complex customer applications. Leadership & Organizational Development • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing leadership team across Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Installation., • Foster a culture centered around accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement., • Attract, retain, and develop top-tier talent across the organization., • Lead organizational change initiatives to support long-term scalability and growth. Executive Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field required, • MBA or advanced degree preferred, • 10+ years of executive or senior leadership experience within:, • Capital Equipment, • Engineered Systems, • Industrial Manufacturing, • Material Handling, • Heavy Industrial Equipment, • Industrial Services, • Proven success leading cross-functional organizations including:, • Sales, • Engineering, • Production, • Installation / Field Operations, • Project Management Equal Employment Opportunity Crane 1 Services Equal Opportunity Information Crane 1 Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where employees are empowered to grow and succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws. Company DescriptionIt’s All About Delivering Service Excellence Every Day. CRANE1 is a leader in crane and hoist safety solutions, equipment installations, emergency repairs, and lifecycle asset management focused on safety compliance, equipment uptime, and cost savings.It’s All About Delivering Service Excellence Every Day.\r\nCRANE1 is a leader in crane and hoist safety solutions, equipment installations, emergency repairs, and lifecycle asset management focused on safety compliance, equipment uptime, and cost savings.