Senior Manager, Operations Excellence

AMETEK, Inc.; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Mount Prospect, IL, is seeking a Senior Manager, Operations Excellence to drive cost competitiveness, margin expansion, and operational performance across the MCT Division.

You will lead cross‑functional teams in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to align manufacturing, global supply chain, distribution, and service groups in executing high‑impact initiatives. The role emphasizes Lean, VAVE, and TCO reduction, with BOM simplification, supplier development, and

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years leading cross-functional ops initiatives.
• Bachelor’s in engineering, Operations, or supply chain; MBA preferred.
• Proven Lean, VAVE, and cost-optimization experience.
• Strong grasp of manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
• Experience with multi-site operations and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead across manufacturing, distribution, and repair to hit revenue and profit objectives.
• Drive Lean and Operational Excellence to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Build and manage a VAVE pipeline from ideation to financial validation.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Supply Chain to optimize function vs cost.
• Consolidate performance reporting on shipments, working capital, and savings.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

VAVE

Cost optimization

BOM simplification

TCO reduction

Cross-functional leadership

Sourcing

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

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Job Title: Senior Manager, Operations Excellence

Location: Mount Prospect, IL, US, 60056

Business Unit: Nul

Posting Date: Jul 7, 2026

Job Description

AMETEK is seeking a Senior Manager, Operations Excellence, to drive product cost competitiveness, margin expansion, and operational performance across the MCT Division. This role leads cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations, leading through influence to align manufacturing, global supply chain, distribution, and service teams in the execution of high-impact initiatives. The position will drive operational performance across safety, quality, and supply chain. cost, delivery, and new product development

The ideal candidate brings a strong operations background with demonstrated success in operational execution, Lean, VAVE, and product cost optimization, including BOM simplification, supplier development, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction. This leader will support both tactical execution and strategic initiatives, driving alignment across functions globally while reducing complexity and improving overall operational and financial performance.

Operations & Supply Chain

• Lead through influence across manufacturing distribution and repair operations to deliver the Division's revenue and profit objectives. Drive Operational Excellence priorities, including cost reduction, quality improvement, new product introduction, acquisition integration and ensuring consistent execution across functions and sites.
• Experience leading product or manufacturing transfers, including site-to-site, outsourcing, or footprint optimization initiatives, preferred
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives to drive product and operational cost improvements, executing structured process improvements while coaching teams to build capability and systematically eliminate waste.
• Build and manage a VAVE pipeline from ideation through execution and financial validation; lead cross-functional workshops to identify design, and process improvements.
• Assemble and communicate business level reports and presentations related to Operations Management. Consolidate Business Division performance reporting on shipments, working capital improvement and material, VAVE and other Operational Excellence savings.
• Lead product and portfolio rationalization, including SKU reduction, variant simplification, and elimination of low-value complexity
• Partner with Engineering to challenge specifications and redesign products to optimize function vs. cost while maintaining quality
• Work with Supply Chain to develop strategies that improve Total Cost of Ownership and supplier performance
• Supports & lead operational workstreams in due diligence and integration of acquisitions
• Support the development and deployment of Strategic Initiatives across the Division.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Establish goals and KPIs that deliver real-time actionable information across Operations Engineering, Test Engineering, Production builds, Supply Chain and Logistics.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of manufacturing strategy and readiness to support business objectives.
• Establish metrics, measurements, tools to improve efficiency and communication; ensuring the requirements of the customer are met, optimizing product value, reducing cost and ensuring on time delivery.

Qualifications

• 6 –10+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain, with demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives. Multi-site experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred
• Proven experience in Lean, VAVE, and product cost optimization, including BOM, sourcing, and design simplification
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and supply chain dynamics
• Preferred Experience applying 80/20 for product rationalization
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, planning, and inventory management processes

Traits & Experiences We Value

• Strong business and financial acumen with focus on margin, COGS, and value creation
• Ability to lead through influence across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance
• Skilled in identifying and executing high-impact cost reduction and VAVE initiatives
• Capability to challenge assumptions and drive design, and operational decisions
• Strong problem-solving mindset with structured, data-driven approach
• Effective communicator with ability to engage stakeholders from shop floor to leadership
• Results-oriented with demonstrated ability to deliver measurable financial impact
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with competing priorities
• Strong analytical and project execution skills with disciplined follow-through
• Ability to build trust and drive alignment across cross-functional and global teams
• 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

Compensation

• Employee Type: Salaried
• Currency: USD
• Salary Minimum: 160,000
• Salary Maximum: 180,000
• 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. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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].