SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

Rival Technologies is enhancing lives by providing innovative solutions. Rival Technologies, LLC, offers innovative products customized to meet customer specific design requirements. With 20 years of application assistance experience, we can recommend the right products to fit design and performance requirements. From components to full fabrication, Rival has the knowledge and ability to assist in finding solutions to even the most challenging applications. Plus, our expansive and flexible manufacturing vendors allow us to consistently satisfy demanding production schedules with reliable low cost, high quality products.
We are seeking a highly capable and people-focused Executive Vice President (EVP) of Operations to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will oversee the majority of the organization’s operations, including manufacturing, supply chain, quality, customer service, and overall P&L accountability. With six direct reports and broad organizational reach, the EVP will play a critical role in building the systems, culture, and discipline needed to take the company from a $12M operation to its next stage of growth.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-based bonus tied to company results.
• Potential long-term incentives aligned with growth and profitability.
  Rival Technologies is a collaborative, open work environment. Team members wear numerous hats and assist each other whenever possible. Responding to customers, suppliers, and manufacturing urgently is critical to success.
  The candidate must be interested in learning new things and helping develop other team members. They work to meet their commitments and request help when needed.
  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $175,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In perso

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across manufacturing, production, supply chain, quality, and customer service functions.
• Own full P&L accountability, ensuring financial discipline, operational efficiency, and alignment with company growth goals.
• Develop, implement, and track company-wide KPIs to drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee and mentor a team of six direct reports, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and empowerment.
• Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to shape the company’s long-term operational strategy, including expansion into U.S.-based manufacturing.
• Ensure best-in-class customer service standards and operational execution to meet customer expectations in both the medical and tactical/body armor markets.
• Collaborate with the Director of Engineering and Product Development to ensure smooth product introduction and manufacturing readiness.
• Make hiring, development, and performance management decisions, in collaboration with the CEO during the early transition period.
• Maintain a balance between high-level strategic oversight and hands-on involvement in daily operations when necessary.