Chief Executive Officer

Vervic•Huntsville, AL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.