Ecopool
Ecopool, a Central Texas based company, has created a swimming pool manufacturing system compatible with scalable automobile-style factory mass production. Protected by 7+ patent filings and growing, each pool is obsessively designed to the high standards and built to last for generations.
We started by developing a swimming pool from a clean sheet of paper. Ecopool is a new shipping container based swimming pool with patent-pending modules that connect to form custom pools, from small to large. This new way of thinking will soon disrupt the massive and outdated billion dollar pool construction market.
We are a small team today but this will soon change. Today, we have two manufacturing sites in Georgetown, Texas but will soon open a new 60 acre site in Central Texas. Here we are building the nation’s largest swimming pool factory. Additionally, we have recently secured a location in Brenham, Texas.
Summary of Position
We are seeking an Operations Manager, a senior manufacturing expert to lead operations which includes metal fabrication, plastics welding, and advanced coatings. By this point in your career, you have demonstrated success in manufacturing operations at a high level. Experience in the automobile industry with a leading manufacturer is a plus. This role will be responsible for ensuring scalable manufacturing practices. Most importantly, the candidate will be accountable for operational efficiency and delivering quality product releases on schedule.
Duties and Responsibilities
Drive the manufacturing efficiency and delivery of products on time
Own the Quality Control process
Identify team bandwidth gaps and fill those positions with skilled individuals
Improve efficiency of fabrication methods
Guide products to market delivery on a tight schedule
Hands on and comfortable spending large amounts of time on factory floor
Comfortable holding others accountable for performance and output
Build a passionate manufacturing team with a results oriented culture
Candidate Prerequisites
10+ years of progressive growth in a Manufacturing environment
B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering; or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Able to function independently, be a strong team player, detail oriented, organized, hands-on and able to make strong decisions.
Work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success.
Maintain flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments, coping with rapidly changing information.
Be results and data driven, and able to effect change based on data.
Have working knowledge of Design for Manufacturability.
Strong experience in metal manufacturing processes and fabrication technologies.
Strong Quality Control experience
Candidate will help lead the transition from a start-up operation into a lean manufacturer. He or she will tackle new production, quality and cost control goals and equip them with the training, tools, processes and best practices to succeed in a high growth, dynamic environment.
If you’re excited about the opportunity to scale deployment of the world’s first commercially-available manufactured in-ground swimming pool, let’s talk.
Benefits
Small team atmosphere without the office politics of older and larger companies
Locally owned and operated. All decisions made locally. No private equity involvement
This is one of the highest paid manufacturing positions in all of Texas
Quarterly bonuses up to $50,000.
Potential for Stock Options for qualified individuals
Medical Insurance, 401K
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 – $300,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently located in Texas?
- Years of experience with intense use of lean concepts?
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 10 years (Preferred)
- Manufacturing with steel: 3 years (Preferred)
- Manufacturing leadership: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
