Operations Director, Compression Systems & Services Europe
Overview
As CSS Operations Europe Director, you will lead the European manufacturing, distribution, and aftermarket network to deliver performance and growth. You'll drive transformation, footprint optimization, and integration of acquisitions, balancing short-term execution with long-term strategy. You'll shepherd cross-functional programs across multiple countries and sites, embedding digital, AI, and data-driven practices. This role offers the chance to shape the future operational footprint and scalable capabilities for sustained, profitable growth.
Responsabilità
Develop and execute the European Operations strategy aligned with CSS objectives
Lead manufacturing footprint optimization, site specialization, capacity expansion, and network redesign
Sponsor and lead post-acquisition integration to realize synergies and cultural fit
Drive readiness and integration for future acquisitions and growth initiatives
Lead cross-functional programs spanning Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, HR, and Procurement
Establish scalable operating model with business continuity and resilience for growth and expansion
Act as a member of the CSS leadership team influencing strategy and decisions
Represent Operations in strategic reviews, due diligence, integration governance, and investment decisions
Lead adoption of advanced manufacturing, automation, digitalization, and AI-enabled solutions across Europe
Identify and scale data analytics-driven opportunities to boost productivity, quality, planning,
and decision-making
Champion a data-driven operating culture to improve visibility, efficiency, and performance
Own the operational P&L;, drive profitability, inventory, and asset utilization improvements
Lead capital allocation and multi-year investment roadmaps for footprint evolution and automation
Ensure acquisition synergy delivery and business case commitments
Manage inventory strategy for CSS EMEIA and improve inventory turnover
Build leadership across multiple countries/sites and drive succession planning
Foster accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus
Requisiti fondamentali
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
15+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership in complex industrial environments
Experience leading multi-site operations across multiple countries
Proven track record in large-scale transformation, footprint optimization, and organizational restructuring
Experience integrating acquired businesses and guiding change in a matrixed, international organization
Strong commercial/financial acumen with strategic decision-making experience beyond plant operations
Fluent English; additional languages a plus; multicultural environment background preferred
Willingness to travel up to 50% across Europe
Executive communication
Stakeholder management
Cross-functional collaboration
Advanced analytics
Automation
Digitalization
As CSS Operations Europe Director, you will lead the European manufacturing, distribution, and aftermarket network to deliver performance and growth. You'll drive transformation, footprint optimization, and integration of acquisitions, balancing short-term execution with long-term strategy. You'll shepherd cross-functional programs across multiple countries and sites, embedding digital, AI, and data-driven practices. This role offers the chance to shape the future operational footprint and scalable capabilities for sustained, profitable growth.
Responsabilità
Develop and execute the European Operations strategy aligned with CSS objectives
Lead manufacturing footprint optimization, site specialization, capacity expansion, and network redesign
Sponsor and lead post-acquisition integration to realize synergies and cultural fit
Drive readiness and integration for future acquisitions and growth initiatives
Lead cross-functional programs spanning Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, HR, and Procurement
Establish scalable operating model with business continuity and resilience for growth and expansion
Act as a member of the CSS leadership team influencing strategy and decisions
Represent Operations in strategic reviews, due diligence, integration governance, and investment decisions
Lead adoption of advanced manufacturing, automation, digitalization, and AI-enabled solutions across Europe
Identify and scale data analytics-driven opportunities to boost productivity, quality, planning,
and decision-making
Champion a data-driven operating culture to improve visibility, efficiency, and performance
Own the operational P&L;, drive profitability, inventory, and asset utilization improvements
Lead capital allocation and multi-year investment roadmaps for footprint evolution and automation
Ensure acquisition synergy delivery and business case commitments
Manage inventory strategy for CSS EMEIA and improve inventory turnover
Build leadership across multiple countries/sites and drive succession planning
Foster accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus
Requisiti fondamentali
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
15+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership in complex industrial environments
Experience leading multi-site operations across multiple countries
Proven track record in large-scale transformation, footprint optimization, and organizational restructuring
Experience integrating acquired businesses and guiding change in a matrixed, international organization
Strong commercial/financial acumen with strategic decision-making experience beyond plant operations
Fluent English; additional languages a plus; multicultural environment background preferred
Willingness to travel up to 50% across Europe
Executive communication
Stakeholder management
Cross-functional collaboration
Advanced analytics
Automation
Digitalization