VP Operations Jobs in Wisconsin
VP Operations jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where manufacturers, health systems, and regional distribution networks run deep. Companies like Harley-Davidson, American Family Insurance, and Advocate Aurora Health are among the established Wisconsin employers that regularly seek senior operations leaders. Demand is strongest in supply chain management, lean manufacturing, and multi-site service operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At Emmi Roth, we’re passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry.
Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we’d love for you to be a part of our journey!
Summary
The Vice President of Operations serves as a core member of Emmi Roth’s Executive Leadership Team, shaping and advancing the enterprise’s operational agenda across all manufacturing sites. This role defines the long-term Operations vision, aligns enterprise strategy with operational priorities, and ensures sustained, world-class performance across safety, quality, service, cost, and sustainability.
Operating with full executive authority within established governance frameworks, the Vice President of Operations partners closely with the VP of Supply Chain to jointly steward end-to-end value chain outcomes, balancing performance, resilience, and growth.
Executive Accountability & Scope
- Enterprise-wide accountability for operational outcomes across all manufacturing facilities, including safety, quality, service, productivity, cost, and ESG outcomes
- Strategic leadership of the Operations function, establishing strategic direction, enterprise priorities, and performance frameworks that enable long-term success
- Oversight of manufacturing, production, employee safety, food safety, maintenance, engineering, R& D and operational excellence capabilities, with full decision authority across these domains
- Ownership of the Operations P&L, including financial performance, capital allocation, and long-range investment strategy, with authority to direct resources within approved plans
- Definition and advancement of a multi-year Operations strategy aligned with Emmi Roth and Emmi Group objectives
- Enterprise accountability for compliance, risk management, and governance across food safety, quality, regulatory, environmental, and employee safety standards
- Strategic partnership with the VP of Supply Chain to co-own value chain performance, aligning trade-offs and outcomes across service, cost, inventory, and supply continuity
- Leadership of organizational capability, including leadership and development, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development within Operations
- Active contributor to enterprise strategy and decision-making as a member of the Executive Leadership Team
- Drives and owns organizational design and functional maturity, ensuring the Operations organization evolves in line with business growth and complexity
- Strategic liaison with Emmi Group Supply Chain leadership, ensuring alignment, transparency, and global integration
- Executive sponsor of capital strategy, manufacturing network evolution, automation, and digital transformation initiatives, with authority aligned to enterprise investment governance
- Executive representative of Operations with internal and external stakeholders, reinforcing credibility, influence, and enterprise alignment
- Translate enterprise strategy into integrated operational priorities, roadmaps, and measurable business outcomes
- Leverage data, insights, and forward-looking indicators to anticipate risk, identify opportunity, and guide enterprise-level decisions
- Champion enterprise initiatives, including continuous improvement, advanced manufacturing, automation, and productivity acceleration
- Establish and uphold enterprise-wide performance systems, ensuring transparency, rigor, and accountability at all levels
- Foster a culture grounded in safety, quality, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Provide leadership in navigating complex, cross-functional challenges, ensuring alignment and decisive, enterprise-level resolution
Qualifications
Required qualifications, skills, and experience for the job; education background, certifications, relevant work experience, technical skills, and soft skills.
- Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred, or comparable experience
- Extensive senior leadership experience within Operations, preferably in complex manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated success within food manufacturing
- Proven accountability for operational P&L performance and capital investment strategy
- Track record of leading enterprise transformation and large-scale operational initiatives
- Fluency in English required; additional languages advantageous
- Enterprise-oriented leader with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational depth
- Decisive, outcomes-focused leader with demonstrated ownership and accountability for outcomes in complex environments
- Collaborative value chain leader, adept at aligning cross-functional priorities and delivering integrated results
- Exceptional developer of talent, with a focus on leadership capability, succession, and organizational effectiveness
- High degree of leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and resilience, with the ability to influence at all levels
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts & Health Savings Accounts
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short term/Long term disability
- Volunteer time off (VTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet insurance
The Best Cheese Moments are EMMI ROTH Moments!
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At Emmi Roth, we’re passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry.
Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we’d love for you to be a part of our journey!
Summary
The Vice President of Operations serves as a core member of Emmi Roth’s Executive Leadership Team, shaping and advancing the enterprise’s operational agenda across all manufacturing sites. This role defines the long-term Operations vision, aligns enterprise strategy with operational priorities, and ensures sustained, world-class performance across safety, quality, service, cost, and sustainability.
Operating with full executive authority within established governance frameworks, the Vice President of Operations partners closely with the VP of Supply Chain to jointly steward end-to-end value chain outcomes, balancing performance, resilience, and growth.
Executive Accountability & Scope
- Enterprise-wide accountability for operational outcomes across all manufacturing facilities, including safety, quality, service, productivity, cost, and ESG outcomes
- Strategic leadership of the Operations function, establishing strategic direction, enterprise priorities, and performance frameworks that enable long-term success
- Oversight of manufacturing, production, employee safety, food safety, maintenance, engineering, R& D and operational excellence capabilities, with full decision authority across these domains
- Ownership of the Operations P&L, including financial performance, capital allocation, and long-range investment strategy, with authority to direct resources within approved plans
- Definition and advancement of a multi-year Operations strategy aligned with Emmi Roth and Emmi Group objectives
- Enterprise accountability for compliance, risk management, and governance across food safety, quality, regulatory, environmental, and employee safety standards
- Strategic partnership with the VP of Supply Chain to co-own value chain performance, aligning trade-offs and outcomes across service, cost, inventory, and supply continuity
- Leadership of organizational capability, including leadership and development, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development within Operations
- Active contributor to enterprise strategy and decision-making as a member of the Executive Leadership Team
- Drives and owns organizational design and functional maturity, ensuring the Operations organization evolves in line with business growth and complexity
- Strategic liaison with Emmi Group Supply Chain leadership, ensuring alignment, transparency, and global integration
- Executive sponsor of capital strategy, manufacturing network evolution, automation, and digital transformation initiatives, with authority aligned to enterprise investment governance
- Executive representative of Operations with internal and external stakeholders, reinforcing credibility, influence, and enterprise alignment
- Translate enterprise strategy into integrated operational priorities, roadmaps, and measurable business outcomes
- Leverage data, insights, and forward-looking indicators to anticipate risk, identify opportunity, and guide enterprise-level decisions
- Champion enterprise initiatives, including continuous improvement, advanced manufacturing, automation, and productivity acceleration
- Establish and uphold enterprise-wide performance systems, ensuring transparency, rigor, and accountability at all levels
- Foster a culture grounded in safety, quality, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Provide leadership in navigating complex, cross-functional challenges, ensuring alignment and decisive, enterprise-level resolution
Qualifications
Required qualifications, skills, and experience for the job; education background, certifications, relevant work experience, technical skills, and soft skills.
- Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred, or comparable experience
- Extensive senior leadership experience within Operations, preferably in complex manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated success within food manufacturing
- Proven accountability for operational P&L performance and capital investment strategy
- Track record of leading enterprise transformation and large-scale operational initiatives
- Fluency in English required; additional languages advantageous
- Enterprise-oriented leader with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational depth
- Decisive, outcomes-focused leader with demonstrated ownership and accountability for outcomes in complex environments
- Collaborative value chain leader, adept at aligning cross-functional priorities and delivering integrated results
- Exceptional developer of talent, with a focus on leadership capability, succession, and organizational effectiveness
- High degree of leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and resilience, with the ability to influence at all levels
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts & Health Savings Accounts
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short term/Long term disability
- Volunteer time off (VTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet insurance
The Best Cheese Moments are EMMI ROTH Moments!
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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VP Operations Job Market in Wisconsin
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in VP operations jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, engineering, or a related field required
- Ten or more years of progressive operations leadership experience in manufacturing or services
- Demonstrated success leading large cross-functional teams and managing P&L responsibilities
- Experience implementing lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies in a Wisconsin context
- Strong background in supply chain optimization, vendor management, and logistics coordination
- MBA or advanced degree preferred for roles at Wisconsin headquarters or multi-site enterprises
VP Operations Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a vp operations in Wisconsin?
Most vp operations roles in Wisconsin require a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or operations management, plus a decade or more of progressively senior leadership experience. Wisconsin does not issue a state license for this role, so advancement depends on building a record of leading large teams, managing budgets, and driving measurable operational improvements. An MBA strengthens candidacy at major Wisconsin manufacturers and health systems.
How much do VP operationses make in Wisconsin?
VP operationses in Wisconsin earn a median of about $118,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,540 for the lowest 10% to over $247,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire vp operationss in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin vp operations roles are posted by Ethos, Uline, and Plexus and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's blend of industrial manufacturing, insurance, and regional healthcare creates steady demand for senior operations leaders across both private-sector companies and large nonprofit institutions.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most vp operations jobs?
Milwaukee, Neenah, and Wausau account for the largest share of vp operations openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives the most volume as the state's corporate and manufacturing hub, while Madison draws roles tied to healthcare, state government, and university operations, and Green Bay reflects the region's strong food processing and logistics industry base.
Are there remote vp operations jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're limited. Vp operations roles typically require direct oversight of facilities, staff, and production environments, which makes fully remote arrangements uncommon. About 50% of vp operations openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and most of those involve corporate strategy or multi-site coordination rather than day-to-day plant or service floor management.
How can I get hired as a vp operations in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting as an operations manager or plant manager at a Wisconsin manufacturer or health system, then building toward a director-level role before stepping up to the VP level. Large Wisconsin employers like those in the Milwaukee manufacturing corridor or Madison's healthcare sector often promote internally from operations director roles. Earning a PMP certification or a lean Six Sigma credential strengthens your profile and signals readiness for executive responsibility.
Where can I find and apply to vp operations jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to vp operations jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and the level you're targeting, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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