Director, NA Automation & Growth

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. is seeking a Director Automation – North America to lead and scale operations across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The role focuses on translating strategy into execution, delivering profitable growth, and ensuring operational excellence.

You will manage project management, project execution, and account management, partnering with commercial teams to grow existing accounts and drive repeat business across North America.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in operations/automation
• Strong track record in multi-country operations (North America preferred)
• Expertise in operations, project delivery, and strategy execution
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Solid commercial acumen and experience growing customer accounts
• ABM experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead regional North America operations strategy and execution
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery (on time, on budget, high quality)
• Grow existing accounts and drive farming that leads to repeat business
• Partner with commercial GTM to align operations and sales
• Lead heads of Project Management, Account Management and Execution, building a performance-driven culture
• Promote ABM methodologies and a strong safety culture across the function

Job description

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. is seeking a Director Automation – North America to lead and scale operations across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The role focuses on translating strategy into execution, delivering profitable growth, and ensuring operational excellence.

You will manage project management, project execution, and account management, partnering with commercial teams to grow existing accounts and drive repeat business across North America.