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About the Role
The CSS Operations Europe Director is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational performance, and transformation of the CSS manufacturing, distribution, and aftermarket network across Europe. This role provides end-to-end accountability for operational execution, customer fulfillment, inventory performance, productivity, capital deployment, and business growth, leading a multi-site industrial network of over 10 locations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the European Operations strategy in alignment with overall CSS business objectives.
- Lead major business transformation initiatives, including manufacturing footprint optimization, site specialization, capacity expansion, and network redesign.
- Sponsor and lead post-acquisition integration activities, ensuring rapid operational alignment, realization of synergies, and successful cultural integration.
- Drive operational readiness and integration planning for future acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives.
- Lead complex cross-functional programs involving Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, HR, and Procurement.
- Establish a scalable operating model capable of ensuring business continuity planning and resilience strategies as well as support future business growth and market expansion.
- Act as a key member of the CSS leadership team, contributing to overall business strategy and decision-making.
- Influence business decisions through deep understanding of operational capabilities, risks, and opportunities.
- 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 the adoption of advanced manufacturing, automation, digitalization, and AI-enabled solutions across the European operations network.
- Identify and scale opportunities to improve productivity, quality, planning accuracy, and decision-making through data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies.
- Champion the development of a data-driven operating culture, leveraging technology to enhance operational visibility, efficiency, and business performance.
- Own the operational P&L elements under responsibility and drive sustainable improvements in profitability, productivity, inventory, and asset utilization.
- Lead capital allocation decisions across the operations network.
- Build and execute multi-year investment roadmaps supporting footprint evolution, automation, capacity expansion, and productivity improvements.
- Ensure delivery of acquisition synergy targets and business case commitments.
- Responsible for Inventory for entire CSS EMEIA BU, lead tactical and strategic plan to ensure effective inventory profile and improve inventory turn across all 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 periods of growth, transformation, and acquisition activity.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Experience leading digital transformation, automation, advanced analytics, or AI-enabled operational improvement initiatives.
Location
- Europe – Remote or On-Site
Work Type
- Remote
- On-Site
Experience Level
- 15+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
Benefits
- Our benefits package varies by location, and we’ll be happy to share the details with you as you progress through the process.
About the Company
- Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets.
- We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more.