Site Performance Director – EAME Region
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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned leader from the mining industry with15 years of experiencein mining operations fleet performance management and customer/dealer engagement. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working in the Europe-Africa-Middle East and Eurasia (EAME) region. This is a senior-level role within the Caterpillar Resource Industries division requiring proven leadership in managing complex site operations and driving performance improvements across large mining fleets.
What Youll Do
As a Site Performance Director you will lead a high-impact team of Site Performance Managers focused on optimizing mining fleet performance across key sites. You will work closely with customers Cat dealers peers and internal stakeholders to drive equipment availability reduce cost per ton and ensure operational excellenceespecially in challenging mining site environments. Strong communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to work collaboratively within a matrix organization will be essential.
Key Responsibilities
Accountable for meeting Fleet Physical Availability targets at all prioritized sites across the region.
Lead recruit and develop a team of Site Performance Managers across the EAME region.
Deliver executive-level reporting and performance updates to senior leadership.
Manage business risk related to commercial activity at key mining sites.
Partner with regional and commercial leaders to execute recovery strategies and performance improvement plans.
Assign and manage field service personnel to optimize resource utilization and meet customer needs.
Act as a technical and strategic advisor during sales cycles and service agreement negotiations.
Gather and report customer support trends to engineering and product teams for continuous improvement.
Monitor and improve key site metrics such as equipment availability uptime and cost per ton.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for site performance issues in collaboration with the team and relevant business partners.
Co-develop and implement product support and equipment management processes with dealers and customers.
Serve as a consultant to dealer and customer operations and executive teams on equipment strategy and performance.
What You Bring
Minimum Requirements:
15 years of professional experience in mining heavy equipment and field service operations.
810 years of proven leadership experience including team management and strategic decision-making.
Extensive field-based exposure in mining environments.
Strong background in Service Operations Condition Monitoring Connectivity Customer Support Agreements and dealer development.
Deep technical knowledge of mining equipment systems and operations including hydraulics rebuilds ground engagement tools and digital monitoring platforms.
Fluent in English. Additional languages such as French are a strong plus.
Strong emotional intelligence cultural awareness and the ability to work independently in dynamic environments while being a solid team player.
Travel: 6070% across the EAME region.
Core Competencies & Skills:
Customer Focus Service Excellence Collaboration Consulting
Decision Making & Critical Thinking Effective Communication Problem Solving
Relationship Management Technical Excellence Field Support
What we offer:
From day one youre set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training relatable mentors global experience competitive salary package work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.
You power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all when your work can impact the entire world its important to do work that matters.
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
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Posting Dates:
September 15 2025 - September 26 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
