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AMETEK ยท 2 hours ago

Director of Operations and Supply Chain

AMETEK is a world leader in the design and manufacture of radiation detection components. The Director of Operations & Supply Chain will lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution across global operations, overseeing all aspects of supply chain management and driving operational improvements to support business objectives.

ElectronicsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of supply chain management, including materials procurement, inventory control, supplier relationships, and logistics across global sites
Optimize the flow of goods from suppliers through production to customers
Establish and monitor key supply chain KPIs for quality, cost, delivery, and safety
Coordinate manufacturing and supply chain activities with other business functions and suppliers to maximize resource utilization and ensure timely fulfillment
Interface with key vendors and suppliers on all supply chain related activities, executing strategies to reduce cost or negotiate supplier contracts as needed
Drive operational improvements in Clean Room, Detector Manufacturing, and Tube Manufacturing with extensive deployment of six sigma methodologies to improve yields, lower inventory, and reduce cost
Lead initiatives to reduce working capital, focusing on inventory and scrap reduction
Implement best practices in demand forecasting, inventory management, and production planning within ERP system, ensuring accurate data integration and process alignment across regions
Lead operation activities with a quality and continuous improvement mindset, maintaining and implementing a QMS via ISO 9001
Develop and execute long-term operational and supply chain strategies to support global business objectives such as shipment goals, quality levels, and growth targets
Lead capital expansion initiatives, including site expansions, equipment investments, and capacity planning to ensure supply chain scalability and resilience
Implement key change initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and drive adoption of new processes, continuous improvement initiatives and technologies
Identify and mitigate operational risks, including supply chain disruptions and business continuity threats
Provide guidance to the development of manufacturing process plans, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, tooling needs, or equipment needs as business grows
Determine responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives and review functional and individual performance
Mentor and develop a diverse, high-performing global operations and supply chain team
Train and ensure all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government and customer policies, procedures and regulations
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and innovation
Additional Operations responsibilities as required

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementSix SigmaERP SystemsData AnalyticsISO 9001Financial AcumenMultitaskingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, physics, materials science, or engineering
Minimum 10 years supply chain leadership experience including at least five of those years in an operations management role
Experience managing global teams and navigating multicultural environments
Strong Root Cause Analysis mindset
Demonstrated proficiency in data analytics and skilled in leveraging data for problem solving
Must have the ability to multitask with strong time/priority management skills
Excellent verbal and written (English) communication skills
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets
Superior organizational skills and attention to details
Strong proficiency with office productivity applications (Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Word, Adobe)
Experience with ISO 9001 required
Expertise in efficient management of ERP systems required, Business Central is a plus

Preferred

MBA preferred
Formal six-sigma training and experience required - black belt preferred
Experience in material spectrometry and technology, such as XRF, preferred

Company

AMETEK is a manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2007-01-30Acquired
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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David Zapico
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Thomas Montgomery
SVP & Corporate Comptroller
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