Operations Director, Compression Systems & Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement the European Operations strategy in line with CSS business objectives.

• Oversee optimization of the manufacturing footprint, site specialization, capacity expansion, and network redesign.

• Lead post-acquisition integration efforts, ensuring operational alignment, realization of synergies, and cultural integration.

• Direct operational readiness and integration planning for upcoming acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives.

• Manage cross-functional projects that involve Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, HR, and Procurement.

• Establish a scalable operating model that promotes business continuity, resilience, growth, and market expansion.

• Contribute to the strategy and decision-making process of the CSS leadership team.

• Collaborate with senior leaders across Europe and global functions to align priorities and expedite execution.

• Represent Operations in strategic reviews, acquisition due diligence, integration governance, and investment decisions.

• Drive the adoption of advanced manufacturing, automation, digitalization, and AI-enhanced solutions.

• Enhance productivity, quality, planning accuracy, and decision-making through analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies.

• Manage operational P&L elements to boost profitability, productivity, inventory, and asset utilization.

• Lead capital allocation and implement multi-year investment roadmaps.

• Ensure achievement of acquisition synergy targets and business-case commitments.

• Oversee inventory management for the CSS EMEIA business unit and enhance inventory turns across various locations.

• Develop a high-performing leadership organization across multiple countries and sites.

• Spearhead succession planning and talent development for plant leadership and critical operational roles.

• Drive cultural integration and organizational effectiveness during periods of growth, transformation, and acquisition activities.

• Promote accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and a customer-focused approach.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.

• Over 15 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing and operations within complex industrial settings.

• Extensive experience managing multi-site operations across several countries.

• Proven track record in leading large-scale transformation initiatives, footprint optimization projects, and operational restructuring efforts.

• Demonstrated ability to integrate acquired businesses and guide organizations through substantial change.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience influencing strategic business decisions beyond plant-level operations.

• Experience in leading leaders within a matrixed, international organization.

• Proficient in English is required.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% throughout Europe.

• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in spearheading digital transformation, automation, advanced analytics, or AI-driven operational improvement initiatives.

• An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.

• Proficiency in an additional language is advantageous.

• Experience in a multicultural environment is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits package varies by location; specifics will be provided during the hiring process.

• Reasonable accommodation assistance is available for applicants with disabilities.

• We are an equal opportunity employer.