Chief Operating Officer

Company Overview

Color Glo International is a worldwide specialist in restoring and repairing leather, vinyl, velour, cloth, and hard plastics across automotive, aircraft, marine, and furniture segments. Established in 1975 and operating as a franchisor since 1982, the company serves hundreds of markets in more than 42 countries, with a significant presence in the United States and Canada. Its ISO 9001:2008 certification highlights a consistent focus on quality, dependable outcomes, and customer satisfaction for franchise partners and end users. The business addresses common interior damage such as worn or faded upholstery, headliners, burns, and damaged plastic or composite moldings, while continuing to grow its international franchise network and surface-restoration solutions.

Role Summary

The Chief Operating Officer will work on a contract basis in a remote setup and will be accountable for the daily operational health of Color Glo International’s global franchised network. This position is responsible for shaping and rolling out operational systems, standards, and processes that improve efficiency, support quality, and enable scalable growth across regions and business lines.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design and execution of operational strategies that strengthen performance across the franchise network.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure consistent standards are maintained across multiple markets.
• Track operational performance indicators, identify gaps, and drive measurable improvement initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership on business planning, financial management, and budgeting efforts.
• Support franchise partners by sharing practical guidance, operational best practices, and process improvements.
• Manage operational risk and help establish controls that support sustainable growth and profitability.
• Work with sales, marketing, and technical teams to keep operations aligned with business goals and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in operations management, including streamlining processes, measuring performance, and scaling multi-location or franchise-based businesses.
• Strong background in business planning, with the ability to build and execute strategic and operational roadmaps.
• Good command of finance and budgeting, including forecasting, cost management, and resource planning.
• Advanced analytical ability to interpret data, spot patterns, and guide continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership at a senior operations level, ideally in franchising, manufacturing, or multi-unit service environments.
• Comfort working remotely on a contract basis while managing priorities across different time zones and cultures.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations Management, or a closely related discipline; an MBA or similar advanced qualification is an added advantage.
• Exposure to automotive, marine, furniture, or similar restoration and repair sectors is a strong plus.

Additional Information

This is a contract, remote leadership opportunity based in the United States. No salary, stipend, number of openings, start date, or duration were specified in the source content.