Director of Manufacturing Operations at Quovis, Inc. - Gallatin, Tennessee

Position Title: Director of Operations Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills. Reports to: General Manager Location: Gallatin, TN (Division HQ) Direct Reports: 9 The Opportunity Our client is a division of a Fortune 500 diversified industrial manufacturer with roughly $14B in global revenue, operations in 57 countries, and a portfolio of more than 16,000 active patents. Within that global enterprise, this division is a focused, ~$160M automotive business serving major OEMs and Tier suppliers across North America, leveraging deep-draw stamping technologies and decades of application engineering expertise. The division operates multiple manufacturing and distribution sites across the Southeast and Northeast, anchored by its headquarters and primary manufacturing campus in Gallatin, TN. As the business enters its next chapter — capability modernization, and renewed organic growth — it needs an Operations leader who can run the business of today while building the business of tomorrow. Lead a transformation. Build a legacy. Own the outcome. This is not a caretaker role. It's a rare, high-visibility opportunity to step into a growing, profitable business backed by the resources, stability, and global reach of a Fortune 500 diversified industrial manufacturer — and to personally shape what it becomes next. You'll inherit a division with a 35+ year manufacturing legacy, a loyal and deeply experienced workforce, and a clear mandate for bold operational transformation: optimizing operations, modernizing the labor model for a new generation of talent, and forging a tighter bond between Operations and Commercial to fuel organic growth. If you want a role where the runway is wide open and the impact is yours to claim, keep reading. Why This Role Is Different High-impact, transformational mandate — this is a newly elevated role with the charter and authority to truly take ownership of the business, not just maintain it Backed by Fortune 500 scale — decentralized, entrepreneurial autonomy at the division level, paired with the resources, tools, and career runway of a global industrial leader Clear, visible wins available — from operational execution to building a 21st-century labor model to deepening customer intimacy, the opportunities to make your mark here are numerous and tangible A proven leadership pipeline — division-level operating roles within this organization are widely recognized as launching pads for senior General Manager and executive careers A business, not a project — you'll own real P prior stamping experience is a plus, not a requirement, as long as you can quickly learn, interpret, and verify what your team is telling you A track record of leading through change with emotional intelligence — able to push for transformation without alienating a workforce with deep institutional knowledge and pride in their craft Strong executive presence and the ability to influence stakeholders at every level, from the plant floor to the Division Leadership Team Willingness to travel regularly between sites (roughly one multi-day trip per month, plus periodic site and corporate visits) Leadership Capabilities We're Looking For Strategic