Head of Manufacturing Operations & Lean

AMETEK, Inc.; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Southington, CT is seeking an Operations Director to lead manufacturing and supporting functions, ensuring safe production, quality, and on-time delivery at lowest cost.

The role focuses on mentoring and developing manufacturing personnel. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, with 5+ years in a leadership role and a strong grasp of P&L, ERP systems, and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, management, or technical field.
• 5+ years in a leadership role preferred.
• Proven understanding of P&L structure for a manufacturing facility.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and ERP experience.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Attention to detail and accuracy with excellent organizational skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and work well with others.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Coordinate and ensure the execution of manufacturing schedules based on customer requirements.
• Lead and develop a Lean culture.
• Confer with subordinates on production methods and safety/quality programs.
• Work with staff to improve safety, quality, delivery and costs.
• Maintain staffing and plans to support growth, including equipment and facilities.
• Help develop training and development programs.
• Participate in new product introduction to ensure manufacturability and on-time delivery.
• Maintain facility layout to optimize manufacturing practices and product flow.
• Identify equipment needs and develop capital requests and justifications.
• Oversee maintenance, safety, plant security and protection.
• Accountable for quality and cost of production, warehousing, receiving and shipping.
• Support ISO and FDA programs and certifications.

Skills

Leadership

AI tools

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

P&L understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP experience

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. in Southington, CT is seeking an Operations Director to lead manufacturing and supporting functions, ensuring safe production, quality, and on-time delivery at lowest cost.

The role focuses on mentoring and developing manufacturing personnel. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, with 5+ years in a leadership role and a strong grasp of P&L, ERP systems, and cost controls.