Rebuilding for Growth in Riverton, Utah — A Critical Director of Operations Opportunity at ZEV Technologies
Cody, WY — In the latest episode of the HeadHunters NW Podcast, host Shaylene Keiner sits down with Jeff Stawiarski, co-president of ZEV Technologies, for an in-depth conversation about an open Director of Operations role — a critical position reporting directly to ZEV's co-presidents as the company rebuilds and grows. The episode is available now on all major podcast platforms.
ZEV Technologies, known for its performance handguns, AR-style rifles, and precision components, recently relocated its headquarters and manufacturing operations from Washington state to a new facility in Riverton, Utah. The move gives ZEV more room to grow and invest in advanced manufacturing, and it has also created a rare window: the company is actively rebuilding its operations team from the ground up in its new home. Stawiarski joins the podcast to talk candidly about what that rebuild requires and the caliber of leader ZEV needs to help drive it.
A central focus of the episode is ZEV's search for a Director of Operations, a pivotal role reporting directly to the company's co-presidents. Stawiarski describes it as one of the most critical hires ZEV will make during this stage of its rebuild and growth. The right leader will help the organization "get the simple things right," bringing structure and discipline to day-to-day operations, revising the layout and workflow governing inflow and outflow at the new Riverton facility, and driving daily communication, collaboration, planning, and execution across assembly, inventory, shipping, compliance, quality, and supply chain.
This role is designed for an A-player: someone who sets direction rather than waiting for it, and who can help scale operations as ZEV expands production at its new Utah facility. Stawiarski is candid about the level of ownership and initiative the position demands, making clear that this is a builder's role for a leader ready to shape how ZEV operates for years to come.
The episode also covers ZEV's investment in training and cross-training across its workforce, along with the company's compliance-first approach, which is supported by an experienced regulatory team member dedicated to keeping ZEV's operations on solid footing as it scales.
This episode offers a compelling look at a well-known firearms manufacturer in the middle of a fresh start, and a rare opportunity to help build its operations from the ground up in a brand-new facility. Whether you're an experienced operations leader or a hands-on builder ready to make your mark, this conversation is essential listening.
If you are interested in the Director of Operations role, don't wait to reach out to Shaylene and learn more. Qualified candidates are encouraged to contact HeadHunters NW for a confidential discussion. This is a unique opportunity to join ZEV Technologies at a pivotal moment of rebuild and growth.
"Jeff Stawiarski gave our listeners a real look at what it takes to rebuild a manufacturing operation from the ground up," said Shaylene Keiner, founder of HeadHunters NW. "This Director of Operations role at ZEV Technologies isn't a maintenance job — it's a chance to build the systems and culture of a company at a pivotal moment. For the right leader, this is a rare and exciting opportunity."
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About ZEV Technologies:
ZEV Technologies is a manufacturer of performance handguns, AR-style rifles, and precision components, known industry-wide for pioneering drop-in replacement triggers for GLOCK pistols and for parts trusted by competitive shooters, military, law enforcement, and civilian customers alike. ZEV recently relocated its headquarters and manufacturing operations from Washington state to a new 40,000-square-foot facility in Riverton, Utah, positioning the company to expand its manufacturing capacity and invest further in innovation and advanced production. As it settles into its new home, ZEV is rebuilding and growing its operations team to support the next chapter of the company's history.
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