COO Strategy & Operations Chief of Staff

Us Modules; College Station (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

US Modules in College Station, TX seeks a Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic advisor to the COO, translating priorities into actionable initiatives and coordinating cross-functional efforts across the organization.

The role requires extensive manufacturing experience, strong project management, and the ability to build relationships with executives and industry partners, driving execution and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, project management, or strategic business leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience evaluating operational performance and strategic investments.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority and build collaborative relationships across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the COO to execute the company's operational vision, strategic priorities, and long-term objectives.
• Drive enterprise-wide operational initiatives that require collaboration across all functions of US Modules.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and proxy for the COO in meetings and cross-functional initiatives.
• Lead high-impact, high-visibility projects from plan through execution, meeting milestones, budgets, and goals.
• Drive standardization and best practices across manufacturing processes, reporting, and systems using Lean principles.
• Monitor KPIs and data analytics, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Perform financial analysis of strategic initiatives, investments, and cost-improvement opportunities.
• Prepare executive reports, presentations, and strategic communications for leadership and partners.
• Facilitate alignment between plant operations, executive leadership, and corporate teams.
• Manage the operational cadence for the Operations organization, including leadership meetings and planning.
• Drive accountability and corrective actions with corporate support functions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, productivity, and cost reductions using Lean and data-driven decisions.
• Solve complex operational challenges through cross-functional collaboration and external networks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Support organizational change initiatives with collaboration and effective communication.
• Ensure confidential business information is handled professionally.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Data analytics

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Influence without authority

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

BI platforms

Manufacturing metrics

Job description

US Modules in College Station, TX seeks a Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic advisor to the COO, translating priorities into actionable initiatives and coordinating cross-functional efforts across the organization.

The role requires extensive manufacturing experience, strong project management, and the ability to build relationships with executives and industry partners, driving execution and continuous improvement.