Executive Vice President of Operations

Lead the end-to-end operations (manufacturing, procurement, order management, and product management) for Clear Comfort Water, a growth-stage B2B cleantech company in Denver, CO, with the goal of scaling the business and earning a progression to Chief Operating Officer.

Clear Comfort Water, Inc. is a growth-stage water treatment technology company headquartered in Denver, CO. We develop and manufacture advanced oxidation systems that dramatically reduce the need for harsh chemicals like chlorine across three market segments: Industrial (cooling towers for food processing, refineries, data centers), Recreational (pools, spas, commercial aquatics), and Agricultural (livestock drinking water).

We are a B2B company with 30 employees, operating on the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) framework. The company is in an exciting growth and scaling phase, and we are looking for an operational leader who can scale with us.

The EVP of Operations will own the end-to-end operations function, including production/manufacturing, procurement, order management, and product management. This role is responsible for ensuring Clear Comfort can reliably build, ship, and support its products at increasing scale while maintaining quality and controlling costs.

The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the Leadership Team, participating in quarterly and annual strategic planning within our EOS framework. This role offers a clear growth path to Chief Operating Officer for the right individual who demonstrates strategic leadership and delivers results.

A critical near-term responsibility is owning the product management function directly. While the company is currently in a maintenance and incremental improvement phase on its product portfolio, this leader will be responsible for product roadmap, customer requirements gathering, competitive analysis, and product lifecycle management. Over time, we expect to hire a dedicated Product Manager; until then, the EVP of Operations will fulfill this role.

• Oversee all manufacturing operations, ensuring on-time delivery, quality standards, and efficient resource utilization
• Partner with the Director of Production to drive continuous improvement in production processes, throughput, and yield
• Own capacity planning and scale production operations to meet growth targets
• Establish and track operational KPIs aligned with EOS Scorecards

• Manage procurement strategy including vendor selection, negotiation, and supply chain risk mitigation
• Work closely with the CFO (dotted-line relationship for procurement) to manage costs, inventory levels, and cash flow impact
• Build supplier relationships that support both current needs and future scale

• Ensure seamless order-to-delivery processes that meet customer expectations
• Drive cross-functional coordination between Sales, Production, and Customer Success on order fulfillment

• Own product roadmap, prioritization, and lifecycle management across all three market segments (Industrial, Recreational, Agricultural)
• Gather and synthesize customer requirements, competitive intelligence, and market trends to inform product decisions
• Coordinate with internal engineering resources on product improvements and new development efforts
• Define product positioning and collaborate with Marketing on go-to-market strategy for product updates
• Build the business case for a dedicated Product Manager hire as the company scales

• Serve as a member of the Leadership Team, actively participating in EOS L10 meetings, Quarterly Pulsing, and Annual Planning
• Own and drive the Operations Rocks each quarter
• Collaborate with peers across Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Finance, and Solutions Delivery
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing operations team

• 10 years of progressive operations/manufacturing leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a senior management role
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing operations, ideally in a hardware/equipment or industrial technology environment
• Strong product management experience or demonstrated ability to own a product portfolio, including roadmap development, requirements gathering, and competitive analysis
• Proven ability to scale operations in a growth-stage company (30–150 employees)
• Experience managing procurement/supply chain functions
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at the executive level
• Data-driven decision-maker comfortable establishing and managing to KPIs and Scorecards
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field

• Experience in water treatment, cleantech, environmental technology, or related industrial sectors
• Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) or similar operating frameworks (Scaling Up, 4DX)
• Experience in a B2B equipment manufacturing environment
• MBA or advanced technical degree
• Background in advanced oxidation, water treatment, or fluid systems is a strong plus
• Prior experience growing into or holding a COO title

• Complete transition from outgoing COO with no disruption to production or order fulfillment
• Build strong working relationships with the Director of Production, procurement team, and cross-functional peers
• Assess current state of all operational functions and identify quick wins
• Establish baseline operational KPIs and initial EOS Scorecard metrics
• Develop an initial product management framework and review the existing product roadmap

• Achieve measurable improvements in production efficiency, on-time delivery, and cost of goods
• Deliver a documented product roadmap aligned with company growth strategy
• Successfully scale operations to support revenue growth targets
• Expand our Product Management function and scope
• Earn the trust of the Leadership Team as a strategic contributor, not just an operational executor

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonus. Equity participation available. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO. Title progression to COO based on demonstrated strategic leadership and results.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant manufacturing and product management experience, and why you’re excited about Clear Comfort’s mission to reduce chemical use in water treatment.

$100,000 - $200,000 per year