Operations Director, Compression Systems & Services

• Develop and execute the European Operations strategy aligned with CSS business objectives
• Lead manufacturing footprint optimization, site specialization, capacity expansion, and network redesign
• Sponsor post-acquisition integration, operational alignment, synergy realization, and cultural integration
• Lead operational readiness and integration planning for future acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives
• Lead cross-functional programs involving Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, HR, and Procurement
• Establish a scalable operating model supporting business continuity, resilience, growth, and market expansion
• Contribute to CSS leadership-team strategy and decision-making
• Partner with senior leaders across Europe and global functions to align priorities and accelerate execution
• Represent Operations in strategic reviews, acquisition due diligence, integration governance, and investment decisions
• Lead adoption of advanced manufacturing, automation, digitalization, and AI-enabled solutions
• Improve productivity, quality, planning accuracy, and decision-making through analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies
• Own operational P&L elements and improve profitability, productivity, inventory, and asset utilization
• Lead capital allocation and execute multi-year investment roadmaps
• Ensure acquisition synergy targets and business-case commitments are delivered
• Manage inventory for the CSS EMEIA business unit and improve inventory turns across locations
• Build a high-performing leadership organization across multiple countries and sites
• Lead succession planning and talent development for plant leadership and key operational roles
• Drive culture integration and organizational effectiveness during growth, transformation, and acquisition activity
• Foster accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience within complex industrial environments
• Significant experience leading multi-site operations across multiple countries
• Proven success leading large-scale transformation programs, footprint optimization initiatives, and operational restructuring projects
• Demonstrated experience integrating acquired businesses and leading organizations through significant change
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience supporting strategic business decisions beyond plant-level operations
• Experience leading leaders within a matrixed, international organization
• Fluent English required
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across Europe
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Experience leading digital transformation, automation, advanced analytics, or AI-enabled operational improvement initiatives
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
• Additional language is a plus
• Multicultural environment background experience is preferred

• Benefits package varies by location; details shared during the hiring process
• Reasonable accommodation assistance for applicants with disabilities
• Equal opportunity employer