Operations Manager

Quovis, Inc.•Bryan, OH

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for an Operations Manager within a division of a Fortune 500 diversified industrial manufacturer. The business unit focuses on engineering and manufacturing thermal-management and fluid-handling components for automotive platforms (internal-combustion, hybrid, and battery-electric vehicles). The Operations Manager will have full accountability for integrating operations across multiple manufacturing locations in the United States and Mexico, including production, materials, engineering, and logistics. This is a leadership role focused on setting the pace across sites, building a strong plant leadership bench, and translating strategy into consistent results. The role offers multi-site ownership, the resources of a large global company, genuine integration authority, and a recognized leadership pipeline for growth. The business is in transition, offering opportunities to modernize systems, simplify the footprint, and develop leaders.

Requirements

Multi-site ownership — set the Operations agenda across several manufacturing sites, not a single plant or function
Genuine integration authority — set priorities, hold Plant Managers and site leaders accountable, and resolve cross-functional and systemic barriers directly
A recognized leadership pipeline — this role is positioned to grow into broader Operations Director scope for a strong performer
A business in transition — significant runway to modernize systems, simplify the footprint, and build a bench of newer leaders into strong operators
Integrate Operations: Oversee multiple operational functions across sites — production, materials, engineering, and logistics
Ensure processes are aligned to deliver quality, efficiency, and customer outcomes
Connect day-to-day execution at each site to broader business priorities
Drive Continuous Improvement (80/20): Apply 80/20 thinking to prioritize resources and simplify operations across the network
Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve cost, quality, and delivery
Solve complex, multi-site operational issues and implement solutions that scale
Lead Teams & Build Capability: Lead Plant Managers, functional leaders, supervisors, and professional staff
Develop team capability and strengthen the operations talent pipeline, including where long-tenured leaders are approaching retirement
Promote accountability and data-driven decision-making
Support Business Performance: Contribute to planning, reporting, and operational reviews
Provide input into business decisions, product and process improvements, and resource allocation
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949; ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 (OH&S); OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements
People Leadership & Culture: Lead, coach, and develop Plant Managers and site leadership teams
Establish consistent expectations for accountability and performance management across sites
Promote a culture focused on safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration and respect
Partner with HR on workforce planning, talent development, and employee relations
Capital & Resource Management: Plan and execute capital investment (CAPEX) projects across the network
Ensure appropriate staffing, materials, and resources to meet demand at each site
Drive efficient allocation of resources across facilities
A clear point of view on network footprint and cost structure, with recommendations for where and how to simplify
Progress modernizing core operating systems and data used for planning and decision-making
Visible improvement in conversion cost and labor efficiency, including a clear read on inlining and staffing opportunities
A more efficient, well-organized warehouse and materials workflow
Measurable progress on inventory accuracy and control
A stronger, more capable bench of Plant Managers and site leaders, with clear decisions made about where to develop versus where to make a change
Single business unit; multi-site oversight across the U.S. and Mexico
Oversight of multiple operational functions
Mix of tactical execution and mid-term planning
Increasing influence on business decisions, with a path toward broader Operations Director scope

Nice To Haves

Candidates based in or near Bryan, Ohio may have slightly lower travel requirements.

Responsibilities

Oversee multiple operational functions across sites — production, materials, engineering, and logistics
Ensure processes are aligned to deliver quality, efficiency, and customer outcomes
Connect day-to-day execution at each site to broader business priorities
Apply 80/20 thinking to prioritize resources and simplify operations across the network
Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve cost, quality, and delivery
Solve complex, multi-site operational issues and implement solutions that scale
Lead Plant Managers, functional leaders, supervisors, and professional staff
Develop team capability and strengthen the operations talent pipeline, including where long-tenured leaders are approaching retirement
Promote accountability and data-driven decision-making
Contribute to planning, reporting, and operational reviews
Provide input into business decisions, product and process improvements, and resource allocation
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949; ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 (OH&S); OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements
Lead, coach, and develop Plant Managers and site leadership teams
Establish consistent expectations for accountability and performance management across sites
Promote a culture focused on safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration and respect
Partner with HR on workforce planning, talent development, and employee relations
Plan and execute capital investment (CAPEX) projects across the network
Ensure appropriate staffing, materials, and resources to meet demand at each site
Drive efficient allocation of resources across facilities