Senior Director, Thermal Refrigeration & Process Cooling

Location: Garner, NC

Company: Morris and Associates

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits

About us:

Morris & Associates is an employee-owned US-based, global provider of custom process cooling solutions. The company began in 1949 with a focus on providing process cooling solutions to the rapidly expanding poultry processing industry. Since then, we have expanded to provide process cooling solutions around the world for a variety of industries with Morris equipment currently found in 50 countries and 5 continents.

Innovation and an intense focus on building valuable partnerships with customers are key factors in our success as well as our reputation as a go-to source for the most challenging process cooling issues.

Another cornerstone of our success is our unique ability to lead complicated projects from the initial idea, through design/engineering and manufacturing, to installation as well as on-site service and support. We truly are a one-stop-shop in process cooling solutions.

https://morristhermal.com/

Position Summary:
The Senior Director of Thermal Refrigeration & Process Cooling is a high-level management position responsible for leading the companys strategy, operations, and growth within the industrial refrigeration and process cooling sector. This role will oversee business development and sales and form a close working relationship with engineering and service operations for product development, while ensuring compliance with industry standards, environmental regulations, and customer requirements. The Senior Drector will collaborate with executive leadership to expand market share, drive innovation, and ensure profitability across the thermal and process cooling business unit.

Key Responsibilities: (25% Travel)

• Provide strategic leadership for all thermal refrigeration and process cooling operations, including design, engineering, production, and service.
• Utilize CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software for continued development of the Process Cooling sales pipeline. Work with Morris & Associates marketing team to generate leads.
• Develop and execute business growth strategies in line with corporate objectives while building relationships with customers to find new opportunities outside of standard services.
• Work directly with Morris & Associates engineers to develop assemble to order solutions for more common applications.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence, quality assurance, and on-time project delivery.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key customers, suppliers, and industry partners and build new contacts within the target markets; food processing, nuclear power, concrete cooling.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to identify new opportunities.
• Manage P&L responsibility for the business unit, driving financial performance and cost optimization.
• Work directly with customers to formulate plans/solutions for custom applications.
• Attend relevant industry trade shows and events.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and innovation.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field (Masters helpful)
• MBA is helpful
• Minimum 812 years of progressive leadership experience in industrial refrigeration, HVAC, process cooling, or thermal systems.
• Proven track record of leadership in engineering, operations, or business development.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics and industrial refrigeration technologies.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinker and entrepreneur with strong business development and market expansion expertise.
• Deep knowledge of refrigeration and cooling systems, components, techniques
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects, and customer relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Key Relationships:

• This position reports directly to the President of Morris & Associates
• Direct communication with engineering, sales, and service teams
• Weekly management and sales meeting with Morris & Associates sales personnel

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
  

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!