Safer, LLC
The Woodlands, TX (On Site)
Full Time | Executive Leadership

Build Something That Matters.

At Safer, we believe business can be a ministry and work can be a calling.

Our mission is simple:

Protect Lives. Serve People. Honor God.

Every inspection completed, every service call dispatched, and every customer served represents an opportunity to make a difference. We are building more than a fire protection company- we are building an organization that develops leaders, creates opportunities for families, and raises the standard for our industry.

If you're looking for a comfortable executive position, this probably isn't it.

If you're excited by building systems, developing leaders, solving complex operational challenges, and helping scale a company with a bold vision, we'd love to meet you.

About Safer

Safer is a rapidly growing national fire and life safety company serving thousands of commercial locations across the United States. We coordinate inspections, service, maintenance, monitoring, and capital projects.

Our vision is to become the most trusted and respected fire and life safety company in America—not by being the biggest, but by becoming the best.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an exceptional Vice President of Operations to help lead the next chapter of our growth.

This executive will oversee day-to-day operations while designing scalable systems, building high-performing leaders, and ensuring our customers receive an industry-leading experience.

You will report directly to the President of Operations and play a key role in shaping the future of the company.

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead all operational departments
• Establish and hold KPIs that drive accountability
• Improve execution across every team
• Remove bottlenecks before they impact customers
• Standardize processes through documented SOPs
• Drive operational excellence across the organization

Leadership

• Coach, mentor, and develop department leaders
• Build a culture of ownership and accountability
• Conduct weekly leadership meetings
• Create succession plans throughout the organization

Customer Experience

• Improve service delivery
• Increase customer retention
• Reduce turnaround times
• Improve communication with national accounts
• Ensure operational consistency nationwide

Financial Stewardship

• Manage operational budgets
• Improve gross margin through operational efficiency
• Monitor labor productivity
• Drive scalable growth while maintaining profitability

Strategic Execution

• Partner with executive leadership on company initiatives
• Lead cross-functional projects
• Evaluate new technologies
• Improve automation
• Prepare the company for continued national expansion

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year you will:

• Build scalable operational systems
• Develop stronger department leaders
• Improve customer satisfaction
• Increase operational efficiency
• Reduce process variation
• Improve KPI visibility throughout the company
• Create a culture where accountability becomes the standard

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of operations leadership experience
• Experience leading multiple departments
• Proven history of scaling organizations
• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Experience building processes rather than simply maintaining them

Preferred

• Service industry experience
• Multi-location operations
• Call center leadership
• Field service management
• Fire protection, HVAC, facilities management, or construction experience
• Experience with Salesforce, ERP systems, or field service software

Who Thrives Here

You may be a great fit if you:

• Naturally create order from chaos.
• Hold yourself and others accountable.
• Build leaders instead of creating followers.
• Solve problems before they become emergencies.
• Think in systems instead of tasks.
• Make decisions using both data and sound judgment.
• Care deeply about people while maintaining high standards.
• Believe lead