Director – Paper Machine Services, North America

You’ll collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and Operations to build scalable service models, develop talent pipelines, and strengthen customer partnerships across North America—all while championing our mission, values, and the #1AndritzWay.

As the Director – Paper Machine Services (PMS), North America, you will set the strategic course and drive performance across manufacturing, service delivery, and commercial operations. This role serves as the senior leader of a multi-division product group, leading cross-functional teams with direct reports and overall operational oversight.

• Represent Andritz at key meetings, negotiations, and industry events
• Develop and implement long-range business strategies aligned with global objectives
• Drive performance metrics and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Oversee the P&L with a focus on profitability, forecasting, and sustainable growth
• Foster a collaborative, people-centered culture rooted in trust and accountability
• Lead safe, efficient operations across multiple sites and service areas
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing future leaders
• Strengthen client partnerships and exceed customer expectations
• Collaborate with finance and operations to ensure sound business decisions
• Build and lead high-performing cross-functional teams
• Apply structured logic and market insight to guide capital and service investments

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and customer success? Do you thrive in fast-paced industrial environments and know how to align people, process, and profit? If so, we invite you to apply for an influential leadership opportunity with Andritz, a global leader in industrial engineering and service.

Legal eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.

Must be willing to relocate to Springfield.

Travel: Regular travel to Andritz offices and/or corporate clients and mills across North America, with occasional international travel.

• High emotional intelligence with exceptional interpersonal skills
• 15+ years of progressive experience in industrial services or pulp & paper
• Strong financial literacy and customer-centric mindset
• Proven ability to solve complex problems using logic, data, and collaboration
• 7+ years in executive leadership, overseeing multi-site operations and P&L
• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Industrial Management, or Business (Master’s preferred)
• Experience leading innovation and operational transformation