Senior Operations Manager — Safety & Racing Division

Location: New Braunfels, TX

Holley Performance Brands, the market leader in high-performance automotive and safety products, is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead operational excellence across our Safety Division. This role is central to executing our business strategy by driving Manufacturing and Distribution performance, elevating quality, and strengthening Holley’s competitive advantage.

If you are a proven operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Develop and execute the Safety Manufacturing strategy aligned with organizational goals.

• Lead long-range planning, expansion initiatives, and advanced technology implementation in partnership with the Sr. VP of Operations.

• Build, monitor, and manage annual budgets.

People Leadership

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of manufacturing team members.

• Conduct timely, constructive performance evaluations.

• Foster a culture rooted in accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Process, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Lead manufacturing and distribution process optimization efforts to reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

• Develop, track, and review KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.

• Champion Lean/CI initiatives and cost-reduction programs.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and industry regulations.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe, healthy workspace through collaboration with Environmental, Health & Safety teams.

• Ensure all operations meet or exceed regulatory compliance requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and other teams to resolve issues and achieve shared goals.

• Represent the Safety Division in key business decisions and initiatives.

What You Bring

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Finance, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience). MBA preferred.

• 10 years of progressively responsible operations or manufacturing leadership experience.

• Proven success driving cost reduction, productivity improvements, and operational excellence.

• Experience managing a P&L, budgets, and financial performance.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to solve problems and make data-driven decisions.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, data-rich environment.

About Holley Performance Brands & Simpson Safety

Holley Performance Brands has been the automotive aftermarket’s innovation leader for over 120 years, designing and manufacturing high-performance components and safety equipment for enthusiasts worldwide. While Holley’s portfolio spans legendary performance brands, our Safety Division is anchored by one of the most iconic names in motorsports protection: Simpson Performance Products.

The Legacy of Simpson Performance Products

Founded in 1959, Simpson pioneered the modern era of racing safety. From the first commercially successful drag-racing parachute to industry-changing innovations in helmets, harnesses, gloves, restraints, and fire suits, the Simpson name has become synonymous with trust, protection, and racing heritage.

Simpson gear has protected drivers across NASCAR, NHRA, IndyCar, IMSA, SCORE, Formula Drift, and countless grassroots series. Generations of world-class racers have relied on Simpson products not only for compliance, but for confidence — a legacy that continues to inspire our product development and manufacturing standards today.

As part of Holley Performance Brands, Simpson continues to grow its presence in:

• Motorsport safety innovation

• Advanced materials and protective technologies

• Consumer and enthusiast safety gear

• New manufacturing capabilities within the Safety Division

This role plays a critical part in continuing that legacy of excellence.

Holley Today

Holley drives more than $700M in annual sales and serves a $34B addressable market with strong organic growth fueled by 150 engineers and a powerful multi-brand strategy. Through innovation, category expansion, and strategic acquisitions — including Simpson Performance Products — Holley is building the leading platform serving automotive and racing enthusiasts.

Joining Holley means joining a mission: to engineer the highest levels of performance and safety for the automotive community.