Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader | Lean & Safety

AMETEK, Inc.; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations at the Collegeville facility.

You will guide production supervisors and teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality tubing products while achieving safety, quality, and delivery goals. The role partners with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Planning, and HR to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction across the operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in highly regulated or precision environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, continuous improvement, and performance management.
• Experience with budgeting, KPI management, and union labor.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across multiple production departments and shifts.
• Drive a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all EH&S requirements.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics including throughput, productivity, quality, on-time delivery, scrap, and labor utilization.
• Develop production plans and allocate resources to meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Lead and develop production supervisors, leads, and hourly employees to improve capability.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, capacity, and process performance.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools to eliminate waste and improve operational effectiveness.
• Support annual operating plans and manage departmental spending within budget targets.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and customer requirements.
• Participate in capital planning, production expansion projects, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Foster employee engagement and maintain positive employee relations in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Operations management

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Budgeting

Labor management

Team development

KPI management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations at the Collegeville facility.

You will guide production supervisors and teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality tubing products while achieving safety, quality, and delivery goals. The role partners with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Planning, and HR to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction across the operation.