Division Operations Manager

THE COMPANY

Our client is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies, serving a wide range of markets with engineered solutions that enable breakthroughs in productivity, safety, and sustainability. With over 100 years of success, our client is recognized for its innovation, world-class manufacturing, and strong values of integrity and accountability.
The Fluid Connectors Group – Quick Coupling Division designs and manufactures advanced connection solutions that keep the world moving across industrial, hydraulic, and pneumatic applications. Known for continuous innovation, operational excellence, and customer trust, this division plays a vital role in the companies’ global success.
Joining this global leader means being part of a culture that values integrity, empowerment, continuous improvement, and collaboration, offering ambitious leaders the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on people, performance, and the industries we serve on a global scale.

THE POSITION

We have been retained to find an accomplished Multi-Site Operations Manager who will be responsible for the overall leadership and performance of three plant operations within the Quick Coupling Division. Overseeing three Plant Managers, this role ensures alignment with the companies’ Win Strategy, driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and profitable growth across all facilities. The Operations Manager is a key member of the divisional leadership team, directly influencing long-term strategy while delivering measurable results. The Multi-Ssite Operations Manager will drive safety improvements, drive OPEX and lean culture development, and successful production transfers. This role reports to the  Divisional General Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Strategic Leadership: Lead cross-functional manufacturing operations to achieve divisional and corporate goals on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Customer Focus: Champion premier customer service by ensuring world-class quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Lean Deployment: Drive Lean initiatives across all facilities, embedding continuous improvement and asset management practices into daily operations.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee plant operations in production, process engineering, inventory management, scheduling, logistics, and shipping/receiving to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Financial Stewardship: Develop and manage budgets, ensuring plants operate within constraints while meeting profitability and growth targets.
• Market Awareness: Maintain knowledge of competitive conditions within relevant markets and regions, adjusting strategies accordingly.
• Talent Development: Provide strong leadership to Plant Managers and their teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management, building a culture of accountability, empowerment, and results.
• Representation: Act as the divisional representative for plant operations, collaborating closely with senior leadership, customers, distributors, and cross-functional teams.

THE CANDIDATE

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, operations, supply chain, or a related technical field required; MBA preferred.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 7 years in operations leadership with direct P&L and budgetary responsibility.
• Proven success in roles such as Plant Manager, Director of Operations, Manufacturing Director/Leader, Sr. Business Unit Manager, Multi-Site Operations Manager or similar.
• Able to grow at least one level above this role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple facilities and deliver results in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Experience with demand planning, workforce planning, and KPI management.
• Successful record of accomplishment in plant operations and driving change.
• Solid knowledge of production scheduling, planning, quality, and materials control.
• Strong business acumen.
• Experience with production transfers / product transfers from one location to another.
• Demonstrated success driving Lean and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with union facilities is a plus (not required).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong strategic thinking and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Fine mix between strategic and tactical.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.
• Able to travel up to 25% to 40% of time.
• Able to navigate exponential growth.

Personal Attributes:

• Inspirational leader with a collaborative, team-first approach.
• Results-driven and customer-focused with executive presence.
• Committed to talent development, mentoring, and fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and innovation.

Why Join our client?
This is an opportunity to lead multiple facilities within a world-class division of a Fortune 250 leader. As Muti-Site Operations Manager, you will shape strategy, empower Plant Managers, and build a culture of operational excellence that directly impacts our client’s global success. For an ambitious leader with vision, this role offers the chance to grow a career within one of the most respected industrial companies in the world.