Director, Operations

AMETEK, Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK MOCON in Brooklyn Park, MN, seeks a Director of Operations to lead manufacturing and supply chain performance, drive efficiency, and build strong teams to support growth.

The role requires 10+ years in operations leadership, strong ERP experience, and a track record of continuous improvement. AI tools usage to enhance productivity and cost saving is expected. MBA or ERP experience like Epicor/SAP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing/operations leadership experience.
• Strong ERP and data-driven decision-making experience.
• Proven success in continuous improvement and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing, planning, inventory, logistics, and distribution operations.
• Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
• Drive production planning, SIOP processes, and material flow.
• Leverage ERP systems to improve forecasting and inventory.
• Manage budgets, capital planning, and cost improvement efforts.
• Develop high-performing teams and cross-functional partnerships.

Skills

Operations leadership

ERP systems

Data-driven decisions

Continuous improvement

AI tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Epicor

SAP

Job description

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AMETEK MOCON is seeking a Director of Operations to lead manufacturing and supply chain performance at out Brooklyn Park facility. In this role, you will drive operational efficiency, ensure high standards in quality and delivery, and build strong teams to support business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, planning, inventory, logistics, and distribution operations.

Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met.

Drive production planning, SIOP processes, and material flow to support customer demand.

Leverage ERP systems to improve forecasting, inventory, and operational performance.

Manage budgets, capital planning, and cost improvement efforts.

Develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability.

Partner cross-functionally to support operational execution and new product introductions.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field.

10+ years of manufacturing/operations leadership experience.

Strong ERP and data-driven decision-making experience.

Proven success in continuous improvement and performance management.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Preferred:

MBA or advanced degree

Epicor or SAP experience

AMETEK MOCON is a global leader in gas permeation, package testing, and specialty gas measurement, with headquarters in Brookly Park, MN and operations across Europe and Asia.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 170,000

Salary Maximum: 190,000

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].