Division Director - Valve Automation

Division Director Purpose

The Valve Automation Business Unit Leader is responsible for the strategic and operational aspects of their respective business unit(s). This role ensures the delivery of high-quality services to customers, manages multiple teams, and drives business growth through effective planning, execution, and customer engagement.

• Develop and execute strategic and operational plans for the respective business unit(s) while staying in alignment with organizational priorities to drive growth and sustainability.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in processes and resource allocation.
• Lead the business unit(s) team to deliver high standards of performance, quality and safety, along with motivation and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure high quality customer service to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain key customer relationships to ensure high levels of satisfaction. May visit customers when working on larger engagements to progress business objectives.
• Collaborate with outside sales to develop sales strategies for products and customers.
• Serves as the face of Applied Control; when interacting with Emerson through business unit reviews, and other meetings and interactions with Emerson.
• Is a “change champion” helping the teams to move forward in the face of changing market conditions, business conditions and situations that require change.
• Manage the financial performance of the business unit including budgeting and margin management.
• Makes safety a priority within the business unit and enables a stop work authority mindset.
• Is a cross-functional partner to many other internal teams such as operations, accounting and human resources. Strives to think big picture and company first when working on cross-functional initiatives to optimize company performance.
• Challenges status quo and works towards process improvement and innovative ways to serve the customers effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field. MBA preferred.
• Significant leadership experience in relevant industry, with a proven track record of managing teams and driving business results. Prefer specific flow control, valve, control systems or automation experience.
• Extensive experience in sales, service, and organizational management.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and customer communication abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage composure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to role model company values and lead with integrity.

Includes working primarily in a professional office setting, with occasional assignments outside the office and in the field. This position requires evening and weekend hours on an infrequent basis and up to 40% travel is required.

Base Wage Range: $140,000 to $160,000 annually. Prior work or industry experience as well as job-related education and unique skills will be taken into consideration when setting the wage rate.

Other Variable Compensation:
Eligible for participation in the annual profit share and bonus program, based on company and individual performance.

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, 401(k) plan with employer match, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a 9-80 work schedule which provides a three-day weekend every other week on average.

At Applied Control, employees enjoy a collaborative, team environment where we celebrate success and recognize and reward accomplishments. Our expertise is backed by Emerson, a leader in global manufacturing and technology. With a team of highly skilled individuals developing unique cost-saving solutions for our clients in oil & gas, refining, power, life science, mining, chemical, food & beverage, and alternative fuels, we help the world run more efficiently.

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