VP & General Manager, Particulates

VP & General Manager, Particulates CECO Environmental - 2.8 Addison, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Technical engineering Manufacturing management Resource allocation (project management tasks) Low carbon solutions Customer service Operational management Six Sigma methodology implementation Global team management Recruitment and selection Profit & loss Filtration Personnel administration Managing manufacturing teams Industrial equipment Financial performance measurement Quality improvement programs in engineering Lean change management Manufacturing company experience Implementing lean manufacturing processes Performance evaluation Full Job Description Job Summary: CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we've been addressing the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you'll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future. We are proud to share that CECO was named one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Companies for 2025 and that Forbes recognized CECO as one of America's Most Successful SmallCap Companies for 2026, marking our third consecutive year on the Forbes list. CECO Environmental is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker CECO, reflecting our strong growth, financial performance, and commitment to delivering value to shareholders. Job Summary The Vice President & General Manager - Particulates serves as the global business leader for CECO's Particulate Platform, accountable for overall strategy, commercial expansion, operational excellence, and financial performance. This role directs a crossfunctional organization, including sales, engineering, manufacturing, and service, to deliver sustained growth and strong execution in an engineeredtoorder environment. This position is responsible for managing the full Profit & Loss (P&L) of the business. The VP/GM accelerates revenue and margin performance through disciplined pricing, worldclass project delivery, and continuous improvement across all operations. This leader sets the longterm strategic direction for the platform, driving international market expansion, product and technology innovation, and seamless integration of acquired businesses. As a key interface with customers and CECO's senior leadership, the VP/GM ensures the delivery of highquality, compliant environmental solutions while cultivating a highperforming global team and fostering a culture grounded in accountability, operational rigor, and results. Your Responsibilities Will Be: Accelerate enterprise value creation by driving sustained margin expansion through strategic pricing, structural cost optimization, and scalable operational models. Shape the longrange vision for the Particulates Platform, leading forecasting, budgeting, and multiyear strategic planning to position the business for global leadership. Define and execute a bold global growth strategy that expands CECO's presence in particulate control solutions across established and emerging markets. Identify and penetrate highgrowth end markets , anticipating industry shifts and aligning the portfolio to evolving customer and regulatory demands. Steer portfolio strategy encompassing organic growth, nextgeneration product innovation, and seamless integration of acquisitions to build a cohesive, futureready platform. Lead a highimpact global commercial engine , guiding direct and channel sales strategies that elevate market reach, customer engagement, and competitive differentiation. Strengthen strategic customer partnerships across key industrial sectors, including pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, petrochemical, metals, food processing, and power generation, to shape longterm demand and solution roadmaps. Strengthen gotomarket strategies for engineered systems and aftermarket services that unlock recurring revenue and lifecycle value. Oversee global operations , including manufacturing, supply chain, and project execution, ensuring agility, reliability, and worldclass delivery performance. Champion Lean transformation and continuous improvement , embedding operational rigor and datadriven decisionmaking across the organization. Ensure flawless execution of engineered systems and large capital projects, delivering on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. Guide engineering and technology teams in advancing product innovation, application engineering, and differentiated particulate control solutions. Oversee development of advanced particulate technologies , including dust collectors, cyclones, filtration systems, and scrubbers, ensuring the portfolio remains industryleading. Ensure global regulatory alignment , proactively adapting solutions to meet evolving EPA and international emissions standards. Build and inspire a highperforming global organization , spanning sales, engineering, and operations, with a focus on capability building and leadership development. Develop robust succession pipelines and cultivate future leaders who can scale with the business. Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and purpose , empowering teams to execute with speed, discipline, and customer focus. Ensure all solutions meet stringent environmental, health, and safety requirements , reinforcing CECO's commitment to responsible and compliant operations. Position CECO as the industry's most trusted partner for emissions control, compliance assurance, and sustainable plant performance, shaping how customers navigate an increasingly complex regulatory and environmental landscape. Champion customer success by guiding industrial operators in reducing particulate emissions, optimizing system performance, and advancing their environmental stewardship goals. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field (MBA preferred) 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial, engineered systems, or environmental technologies Must have direct P&L responsibility, ideally within a $100M-$250M+ business unit. Strong background in: Industrial air pollution control / filtration Engineered-to-order (ETO) or project-based environments Experience in particulate control technologies: Dust collection / baghouses Cyclones and separators Scrubbers and filtration systems Exposure to industries such as: Chemical / petrochemical Power generation Semiconductor / advanced manufacturing M&A integration or portfolio transformation experience Demonstrated success leading global teams and complex operations Licensing and Certifications: Lean/Continuous Improvement Lean/Continuous Improvement Certification (Six Sigma Black Belt, Toyota Production Principles, Others) Travel Requirements (Requirement): Incumbents are expected to travel as needed to support assigned business lines(s) and must have the ability to travel across borders. Regular weekly schedule to the local office(s) Expected to travel on a periodically basis to the (inter)national offices you support Ability to intercontinental travel to join global team meetings and support projects Competencies, Skills & Abilities: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required KNOWLEDGE: Administration and Management Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Personnel and Human Resources Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems. Production and Processing Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Engineering and Technology Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services SKILL IN: Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively. Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. ABILITIES IN: Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. ADA Requirements: Work Environment This position is located at our home office in Addison, TX. The candidate must be self-motivated and able to manage boundaries between work and personal life effectively. Minimal physical requirements, primarily computer use, and communication via virtual platforms, are necessary. Flexibility to adapt to occasional scheduled video meetings and collaborative tasks is essential.