Divisional Director, Electric Heat Trace

Spirax-Sarco Ltd.•Pittsburgh, PA

47d

About The Position

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies. At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs. Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world! The Role: The Divisional Director, Electric Heat Trace will shape the future of a global £60M business within Spirax Group’s Electric Thermal Solutions Division (ETS), a leader in critical heat Industrial application solutions for industrial customers. This is a high-impact role with full P&L accountability, responsible for driving profitable growth and operational excellence while aligning with ETS and Spirax Group Core Values. The successful candidate will combine visionary leadership with hands-on execution - anticipating global market and supply chain dynamics, unlocking high-margin opportunities, and steering the organization toward sustainable growth. Beyond financial performance, this leader will champion a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring the business remains agile and competitive in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape. This business is a high growth, high margin business. Sales revenue is currently 80% North America with the remaining 20% split between Europe and Asia Pacific. The aim will be to continue to grow North America, while accelerating growth in the Europe and Asia Pacific region. Manufacturing is currently in North America (Tennessee), Germany and China. This role is about maximizing both Growth, Profit and ROI.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s/MBA preferred.
Experience: 10+ years of senior leadership in global manufacturing, with proven delivery of growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence; background in thermal/high heat applications strongly preferred.
Technical: Manufacturing expertise (Lean/CI, OEE, SIOP, quality systems), ERP/MES fluency, and understanding of thermal energy systems and industrial applications preferred.
Commercial: Demonstrated success in B2B sales leadership, value-based pricing, key account management, and channel development; ability to align commercial innovation with corporate strategy. Understanding of North America, Europe and Asia Pacific markets an advantage. Ability and desire to meet, build customer trust and challenge appropriately.
Operational: Understands manufacturing, walks the plant and knows what good looks like.
Leadership & Collaboration: Leads with values; builds trust and transparency across internal/external stakeholders; engages and motivates cross-functional teams while driving accountability and results. Focus on succession talent.
Financial & Analytical: Owns the broader P&L; understands key performance levers (EBITDA, working capital turns, cash conversion); leverages data and insights to simplify processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure reliable delivery.
Member of the Electric Thermal Solutions (ETS) executive team: Contributes to the wider success of the business, Group first mindset. Does the right thing.
Travel: ~20% global travel across the U.S., Europe, and Asia as required.
Work Pattern: Global team collaboration across time zones; flexibility expected.