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Operations Director, Compression Systems & Services
Ingersoll Rand. Develop and execute the European Operations strategy aligned with CSS business objectives .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading operational strategy, integration planning, and transformation initiatives across multi-site manufacturing environments. Proven ability to drive profitability, productivity, and cultural integration while fostering collaboration and accountability in a complex, multicultural landscape.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Operations Strategy DevelopmentMulti-Site Operations LeadershipDigital Transformation InitiativesFinancial AcumenStakeholder Management
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Hard Skills
Manufacturing LeadershipOperations OptimizationCapacity ExpansionAdvanced AnalyticsAI-Enabled SolutionsP&L ManagementInventory ManagementTransformation Program LeadershipAcquisition IntegrationSite Specialization
Soft Skills
Executive CommunicationCollaborationCultural IntegrationTalent DevelopmentContinuous Improvement
Tools & Technologies
Automation SolutionsDigital TechnologiesAnalytics ToolsManufacturing SystemsSupply Chain Management Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringMBA or Equivalent Advanced Degree
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingOperationsSupply ChainIndustrial EnvironmentsMulticultural Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
Comp & perks- Benefits package varies by location; details shared during the hiring process
- Reasonable accommodation assistance for applicants with disabilities
- Equal opportunity employer