AMETEK
Vice President, Operations
Chicago, IL | $220K - $250K
Qualifications
- Five – seven years’ experience in an outsourced manufacturing environment (Electro-mechanical / Electronics manufacturing)
- Minimum of 10+ years’ experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within Operations, Supply Chain or similar organization for a rapidly growing enterprise solutions company
- History of hiring, developing, motivating and mentoring a team capable of setting and meeting ambitious goals
- Strong executive presence with the ability to set vision and strategy for Operations and lead the organization through large scale change
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
- Ability to diagnose common customer needs and issues, and to translate those needs into actionable solutions
- Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills with a focus on process and solution and outcome-oriented frameworks
- Strong Operations and Supply Management skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (including Microsoft Access)
- Knowledge and experience of MRP systems (planning and forecasting)
- Knowledge of Business System processes
- Knowledge of Electronics and Electro-mechanical manufacturing
- Bachelor's (Required)
- Chicago, IL 60606: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Responsibilities
- This position has oversight of and management responsibility of Operations & Supply Chain activities related to product manufacturing, operational repair services, logistics, working capital management and lead the Operational Excellence initiatives
- This position is also accountable for leading the talent development within the operations function
- The DVP of Operations will be responsible for oversight of all aspects of the Business Unit Operations, from supporting production objectives to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets, to the deployment of both tactical and strategic Operational and Supply Chain initiatives
- Lead manufacturing, global supply management, distribution, and repair operations, to achieve the BU revenue and profit plan through Operational Excellence initiatives of cost reduction, quality improvement, operational cost reduction, new product introduction, acquisition integration and outsourcing
- Assemble and communicate business level reports and presentations related to Operations Management
- Consolidate Business Unit performance reporting on shipments, working capital improvement and material, VAVE and other Operational Excellence savings
- Negotiate short and long-term agreements with strategic suppliers to promote guaranteed cost reductions through productivity improvements and reducing Non-Value Add elements in the Supply Chain
- Develop and maintain a Make / Buy decision strategy for key categories of spend, factoring in major relevant factors to ensure best approach in support of the product portfolio and operational improvements
- Support the development and deployment of Strategic Initiatives across the Business Unit
- Identify Lean Manufacturing / Operational Excellence initiatives for Product and Operational cost improvements for the Business Unit
- Drive process improvement and cost reductions by using continuous improvement tools
- Teach others to use continuous improvement methodologies to drive out waste
- Lead environmental, health and safety programs and dealing with regulatory agencies on related matters, as required
- Support in Due Diligence initiatives of target acquisitions for the Business Unit
- 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
- Chair monthly operations/quality review meeting
- Management of functional team leaders within Telular BU: Operations & Test Engineering, Purchasing, Logistics
- Promotes and leads a culture of respect, integrity, and accountability
Benefits
- Pay: $220,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- 8 hour shift
- 10,001+ employees
- Transportation, Medical, Medical Devices, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery & Equipment
- Public Company
- Founded: 1930
- Berwyn, PA
Company information
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $5.5 billion. AMETEK has over 18,500 colleagues at more than 150 operating locations in 30 countries around the world. Our mission is to solve our customers' most complex challenges with differentiated technology solutions. The AMETEK Growth Model combines its four growth strategies of Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion, and New Product Development, with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. By executing the AMETEK Growth Model, the company seeks to generate shareholder value by doubling earnings per share over the course of each business cycle. AMETEK consists of two operating groups, both with highly-differentiated technology and leading positions in niche markets: - Electronic Instruments - a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for the energy, aerospace, power, research, medical and industrial markets. - Electromechanical - a differentiated supplier of automation and precision motion control solutions, and highly engineered electrical interconnects, specialty metals and thermal management systems.
