Director, Operations

AMETEK; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK MOCON, located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, seeks a Director of Operations to oversee manufacturing and supply chain performance. The ideal candidate will promote operational efficiency and build teams focused on quality and delivery standards.

Responsibilities include leading operations and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and cost targets. The role also requires 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations.

Preferred qualifications include an MBA and experience with ERP systems like Epicor or SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field required.
• 10+ years of manufacturing/operations leadership experience is essential.
• Strong ERP and data-driven decision-making experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and supply chain performance at the Brooklyn Park facility.
• Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met.
• Drive production planning and support customer demand.

Skills

Operational efficiency

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations

Tools

ERP Systems (Epicor, SAP)

Lean/Six Sigma methods

Job description

AMETEK MOCON is seeking a Director of Operations to lead manufacturing and supply chain performance at our 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.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma).
• 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.

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree
• Epicor or SAP experience
• Six Sigma certification

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.

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