Lean Ops & AI-Driven OpEx Manager

AMETEK Inc.; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. is seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Manager to lead Operational Excellence initiatives across multiple campuses.

You will identify and drive Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and standard work while partnering with Finance to validate savings and track impact. The role requires 3+ years in OpEx with Lean/Six Sigma expertise, strong communication, and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Management, Lean Operations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Operational Excellence, process improvement, manufacturing engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, or a related continuous improvement role.
• Experience in a manufacturing or service-based environment using TPS, Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Demonstrated success leading change, implementing operational improvements, and working in a matrixed organization.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing, machining, test, calibration, quality, and regulatory environments.
• Collaborative business partner with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, facilitation, coaching, and conflict-management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, decision-making, organizational, and mentoring capabilities.
• High ethical standards and commitment to a professional business code of conduct

Responsibilities

• Drive Operational Excellence initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Identify and execute improvement projects to boost productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
• Partner with Finance and OpEx Core Team to validate savings and report impact.
• Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and daily management.
• Develop OpEx training programs and coach leaders and staff.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, regulatory standards and maintain docs.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Change Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Root Cause Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Management, Lean Operations, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM

ERP

LMS

CMMS

Analytics tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

AMETEK Inc. is seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Manager to lead Operational Excellence initiatives across multiple campuses.

You will identify and drive Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and standard work while partnering with Finance to validate savings and track impact. The role requires 3+ years in OpEx with Lean/Six Sigma expertise, strong communication, and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization.