Chief Executive Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: On-Site
Compensation: Base Salary $160,000+ Annual Bonus, Equity Opportunity Available
Benefits: Comprehensive Health Insurance (BCBS), 401(k), 20-25 Days PTO

About Us

We are a growing manufacturing and engineering-focused company with 26 employees and an exciting growth trajectory. We're looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants meaningful leadership responsibility, the potential for vested equity, and the chance to make a direct impact on company growth and culture.

Position Summary

The Director of Operations will oversee the daily operations of the business, lead a team of six direct reports, and ensure the organization continues to scale effectively while maintaining exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

This role is highly focused on operations, people leadership, production scheduling, customer relationships, and organizational growth. Financial accounting expertise is not required, as this is not a finance-focused position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of six direct reports.
• Oversee daily business operations and workflow management.
• Manage employee relations, staffing, and leadership initiatives.
• Coordinate production scheduling and operational execution.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer communications, including pricing discussions and project updates.
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support strategic growth initiatives while maintaining strong organizational culture.
• Foster accountability, communication, and team performance across the organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Leadership and management experience with direct supervisory responsibility.
• Experience leading teams, departments, or a smaller organization.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions confidently and lead in a dynamic environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Comfortable interacting directly with customers and discussing pricing and project requirements.

Preferred

• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Engineering background.
• Experience with production scheduling and operational planning.
• Growth-company experience is highly desirable.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented.
• Reliable and highly accountable.
• Comfortable handling day-to-day operational challenges and people issues.
• A strong leader who enjoys developing teams.
• Interested in long-term growth and potential equity participation.
• Practical, hands-on, and willing to roll up their sleeves when needed.

Work Environment

• On-site position.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Approximately 50 hours per week.
• No travel required.
• Family-friendly culture with flexibility for personal commitments, supported by clear communication and accountability.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Approximately $160,000+ (flexible based on experience and market conditions)
• Annual Performance Bonus: Up to 20%
• Total Compensation Potential: Up to $200,000+
• Equity Participation Opportunity
• BCBS Health Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• 20-25 Days Paid Time Off

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