Chromalox · 16 hours ago
Divisional Director, Electric Heat Trace
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expChromalox is a leader in electrical process heating and temperature management solutions. The Divisional Director, Electric Heat Trace will have full P&L accountability, driving profitable growth and operational excellence while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
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Hiring Manager
Stephanie (Sylanski) Russell
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the division’s growth strategy for critical industrial heat applications, energy efficiency, and sustainability—explicitly aligning supply chain and commercial goals with ETS’s broader business objectives
Anticipate operational disruptions (supply, logistics, regulatory, demand) and identify opportunities to scale, innovate, and improve customer value; translate insights into portfolio, pricing, and channel plans
Present data-backed recommendations to executive leadership; set targets for revenue growth, margin expansion, and market penetration, reinforcing a customer-centric mindset
Own and optimize the end-to-end supply chain strategy, ensuring resilience, agility, and world-class delivery performance while driving cost efficiency and operational excellence
Champion sustainability in operations while meeting safety standards and regulatory requirements
Own the full P&L (revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, working capital, cash conversion); interpret financial data to assess trade-offs and make decisions that drive profitability
Set budgets/forecasts; implement corrective actions and value-based pricing/mix strategies to achieve plan; prioritize CapEx and NPD investments with clear ROI and payback
Ensure adherence to Spirax Group plc. global standards and regulatory compliance (ISO, OSHA, and local equivalents) while driving world-class process capability and product quality through measurable improvements in FPY and PPM
Champion a values-driven, zero-harm culture by setting the tone for safety leadership; deliver sustained reductions in TRIR while elevating audit performance and strengthening customer trust
Lead global commercial strategy for industrial verticals (chemicals, food & beverage, pharma, energy, and related high heat processes); expand key accounts and strengthen channel partnerships
Identify both new sectors and geographies for profitable growth expansion
Accelerate solution-selling and price realization vs. inflation; increase win rates and share of wallet through collaborative value creation with teammates and partners
Align product roadmaps to customer needs and sustainability outcomes; improve NPS/CSAT and deliver programs on time/on budget
Lead, mentor, and develop an international leadership bench; drive succession planning and engagement—motivating cross-functional teams to perform and improve
Foster transparency and trust across the supply chain ecosystem (internal and external); navigate complex relationships to maintain alignment across functions and partners
Contribute to the wider best practices of the Spirax Group Operational Excellence work
Improve leadership effectiveness through 360° feedback, targeted training/certifications, and retention of critical roles; raise succession readiness for key positions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required
10+ years of senior leadership in global manufacturing, with proven delivery of growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence
Manufacturing expertise (Lean/CI, OEE, SIOP, quality systems)
ERP/MES fluency
Understanding of thermal energy systems and industrial applications
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
Ability and desire to meet, build customer trust and challenge appropriately
Understands manufacturing, walks the plant and knows what good looks like
Leads with values; builds trust and transparency across internal/external stakeholders
Engages and motivates cross-functional teams while driving accountability and results
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
Contributes to the wider success of the business, Group first mindset
Preferred
Master's/MBA
Background in thermal/high heat applications strongly preferred
Company
Chromalox
Chromalox develops thermal technologies for industrial heating applications.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Giana DeMarco
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