VP of Operations; ITK

Location: Hybrid in the Mid-West.
Company: Impact Team K, LLC.

Company

Description:

Impact Team K, LLC. is part of a fast-growing consortium of companies dedicated to providing exceptional services to our clients. We are committed to innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, and we are looking for entrepreneurial executives to join our team as Vice President of Operations for several independent business units.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant field is preferred but not required
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of operational management and strategic planning.
• Familiarity with customer experience strategies and best practices.

• Initiative and Decision-Making: Ability to take initiative and make decisions independently, driving actions and outcomes.
• Customer Experience Focus: Prioritizing the needs and satisfaction of customers, ensuring a positive and seamless interaction with the company.
• Top of the Class: Demonstrating leadership, responsibility, and a commitment to high ethical standards, often through recognized achievements or equivalent experiences.
• Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing one’s own emotions, as well as empathizing with others. It helps in building strong relationships and fostering a positive work environment.
• F.O.A.K. Problem Solver: First-of-a-kind problem solver who can tackle unique and unprecedented challenges with innovative solutions.
• Industrious: Having a background that instills a strong work ethic, practical skills, and resilience from early life experiences.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to stay resilient in the face of challenges and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances is crucial for success of a company.
• Strategic Vision: Having forward-thinking strategic vision to guide the company through its growth phases and navigate the competitive landscape.
• Tinkerer: Someone who enjoys experimenting, building, and fixing things, often demonstrating creativity and hands‑on problem‑solving abilities.
• Multi‑Faceted Catalyst: Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels, handling tasks from big‑picture planning to detailed execution.
• Manufacturing Mastery Mindset: Skilled in custom manufacturing, producing specialized parts with precision, creativity, and problem‑solving abilities. Adaptable to diverse projects.

• Ensures all products and processes are compliant (Safety, Product, Industry regulation).
• Drive actions and outcomes through independent decision‑making.
• Ensures products and services are aligned at the highest level with customers’ needs.
• Lead with high ethical standards and responsibility.
• Build strong relationships and foster a positive work environment.
• Proactively tackle unique challenges with innovative solutions.
• Strategic execution from big‑picture planning to detailed task initiatives.
• Professionally represents the organization in high‑level meetings and discussions.
• Competitive pay based on competency.
• 100% employer‑paid health insurance and HSA for employees.
• Flexible paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Discretionary bonuses.

Team will evaluate candidates based on the following attributes:

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject.

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking.

Inspires teammates to follow them.

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business.

Inspired to perform without outside help.

Preferred: 5 years as General Manager, VP of Operations, or Business Operations.

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