Division Manager - Industrial Filtration | Full P&L Ownership, Operations & Business Development | $175K + BonusThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Dan Asher
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Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 per year
A bit about us:We are a global, privately owned manufacturer of engineered industrial products and solutions with a strong presence in hydraulics, fluid power, and filtration technologies. Backed by international engineering resources and a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation, we serve OEMs and industrial customers across diverse markets. Our U.S. operations combine manufacturing, engineering, product management, and commercial teams to deliver reliable, customized solutions.
Why join us?- Compensation: Targeting approximately $175K +/- base salary plus an anticipated $20K+ annual bonus.
- Executive Leadership: Lead an established industrial filtration business with direct accountability for operations, profitability, and growth.
- Full Business Ownership: Oversee manufacturing operations, business development, product management, and P&L performance.
- High-Impact Opportunity: Drive operational improvements, strengthen production efficiency, reduce order backlogs, and improve customer delivery performance.
- Global Resources: Leverage international engineering expertise and collaborate with affiliated filtration businesses.
- Growth Potential: Expand OEM and distributor relationships, develop new business opportunities, and drive long-term division growth.
Job DetailsWe are seeking an experienced Division Manager to lead our industrial filtration business in Bethlehem, PA. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an engineering-trained business leader who combines strong manufacturing operations experience with proven business development capabilities and full P&L accountability. The ideal candidate understands how to grow an engineered products business while ensuring manufacturing operations consistently deliver on customer commitments.
What You'll Do
- Own division P&L, budgets, profitability, operational performance, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Lead manufacturing operations, improving production efficiency, order fulfillment, backlog management, and customer delivery.
- Drive business development by expanding OEM and distributor relationships and identifying new market opportunities.
- Lead and develop cross-functional teams spanning manufacturing, product management, and commercial activities.
- Establish division goals, KPIs, operating plans, and cost-reduction initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
- Oversee product enhancements, customer-specific solutions, quoting activities, and new product introductions.
- Partner with global engineering and affiliated business units to support customer requirements and operational improvements.
- Maintain a strong culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering strongly preferred; significant relevant industry experience may be considered.
- 10+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, engineered products, or related technical industries.
- Proven experience across manufacturing operations, business development, and P&L ownership.
- Demonstrated ability to lead manufacturing teams, improve operational performance, and manage production challenges.
- Strong commercial background with experience developing OEM and/or distributor relationships.
- Strategic business acumen, financial management skills, and experience driving profitable growth.
- Experience with industrial filtration, hydraulics, fluid power, or related engineered components is a plus.
- Strong communication, organizational, and people leadership skills.
- Ability to travel approximately 40%, primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel to Germany.
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