Vice President of Operations

Peoria, IL | Full-Time | $160,000–$190,000/year | Reports to the CEO

About Getz Fire Equipment Company

Getz Fire Equipment Company has protected people and property for generations, providing fire protection equipment, inspection, and service to businesses and communities across the region. We're a stable, employee-focused company where careful work gets noticed and long careers are the norm.

About the Role

We're hiring a Vice President of Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across Getz Fire. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll be the link between the company's strategic vision and day-to-day execution, leading our Service Managers and designated office personnel, building accountability, improving processes, and developing leaders so the business runs smoothly and grows profitably. This is a primarily office-based, safety sensitive executive role with travel to branch offices and job sites.

What You'll Do

- Lead and develop the Service Managers and assigned office staff, setting clear expectations, goals, and accountability for each department - Make sure service work is scheduled, completed on time, documented accurately, and billed promptly - Own operational financial performance, including labor efficiency, departmental profitability, overtime, and expense control, and help build annual operating budgets with the CEO and accounting - Minimize unbilled work, billing errors, and revenue leakage, and keep service accounts current - Set and enforce customer service standards, resolve significant customer issues, and fix the root causes of recurring complaints - Champion safety, quality, and compliance with NFPA, OSHA, manufacturer, and state/local requirements - Standardize processes for scheduling, dispatching, documentation, deficiency follow-up, billing, and customer communication, and get the most out of our software and technology - Establish meaningful operational metrics and report regularly to the CEO on performance, risks, and progress on strategic initiatives - Serve on the executive leadership team, helping shape strategy, growth initiatives, and major operational investments - Build succession plans and a culture of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like

- At least 90% of forecasted sales revenue, at least 8% annual service revenue growth, and division net profit of at least 30% - Quality control inspections of service work developed and implemented with division managers - Service accounts kept current, with delinquent accounts over 60 days actively worked - Stronger, more independent managers and qualified internal successors for key roles - Full adherence to the Company Handbook, Safety Handbook, and Fleet Safety Handbook

Pay

This is a full-time, salaried executive position. The salary range is $160,000 to $190,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits & Perks

Getz Fire invests in the people who keep our customers safe. Here's what you can expect:

- Health Insurance — Four BCBS medical plan options. Coverage begins the first day of the month following your date of hire. - Dental & Vision — Affordable dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse, and your children. - Life & AD&D Insurance — $25,000 in employee life insurance, company paid. Additional life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage are also available. - 401(k) Retirement — The company contributes 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your pay. - Profit Sharing — A discretionary company contribution to your 401(k). In 2025, $200,000 was shared among employees who met the length-of-service requirement. - Paid Time Off — 10 days of PTO in your first year, growing with tenure to 20 days at 20 years of service (includes Illinois Paid Leave). - Paid Holidays — Eight paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.

Ready to Apply?

Apply with your resume. Questions about the role or our benefits? Reach out to Human Resources at Getz Fire Equipment Company at HRSupport@getzfire.com.

Benefits described are a summary. See the full 2026 Employee Benefits Guide for plan details, eligibility, and exclusions.

What You'll Bring

- 10+ years of progressive operations or business management experience, preferably in a service-based organization - 5+ years managing managers or leading multiple departments - A proven track record of improving operational efficiency, profitability, and employee performance - Experience managing budgets, labor productivity, and departmental results, with a strong command of P&L statements - Solid understanding of field service operations, including scheduling, dispatching, customer service, and service documentation - Ability to interpret safety rules, codes, and procedure manuals; strong written communication and confidence speaking before groups - Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field preferred - Fire protection or field service industry experience preferred - Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record - Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment and random drug screening (Getz is a federal contractor with a drug-free, zero-tolerance workplace)