Director of Operations and Supply Chain

Ametek•Bedford, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Operations & Supply Chain is an essential member of the Amptek leadership team contributing to the development and execution of the business's annual strategic plan. The incumbent will lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution across global operations for an x-ray detector and source division with manufacturing sites in both the US and Finland and a global customer base. Operations include wafer production, detector and x-ray source manufacturing, assembly, and test, materials procurement and supply chain management, shipping/receiving, and facilities management, including EHS and quality. The Director of Operations leads the efforts of over 50 people through a team of professionals including Materials/Supply Chain Manager, US Operations Manager, and Finland Operations Manager. This position reports directly to the Vice President/ Business Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, physics, materials science, or engineering, MBA preferred
Minimum 10 years supply chain leadership experience including at least five of those years in an operations management role.
Experience managing global teams and navigating multicultural environments
Formal six-sigma training and experience required - black belt preferred.
Strong Root Cause Analysis mindset
Demonstrated proficiency in data analytics and skilled in leveraging data for problem solving
Must have the ability to multitask with strong time/priority management skills.
Excellent verbal and written (English) communication skills
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets
Superior organizational skills and attention to details
Strong proficiency with office productivity applications (Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Word, Adobe)
Experience with ISO 9001 required
Expertise in efficient management of ERP systems required, Business Central is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience in material spectrometry and technology, such as XRF, preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of supply chain management, including materials procurement, inventory control, supplier relationships, and logistics across global sites.
Optimize the flow of goods from suppliers through production to customers.
Establish and monitor key supply chain KPIs for quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
Coordinate manufacturing and supply chain activities with other business functions and suppliers to maximize resource utilization and ensure timely fulfillment.
Interface with key vendors and suppliers on all supply chain related activities, executing strategies to reduce cost or negotiate supplier contracts as needed.
Drive operational improvements in Clean Room, Detector Manufacturing, and Tube Manufacturing with extensive deployment of six sigma methodologies to improve yields, lower inventory, and reduce cost.
Lead initiatives to reduce working capital, focusing on inventory and scrap reduction
Implement best practices in demand forecasting, inventory management, and production planning within ERP system, ensuring accurate data integration and process alignment across regions.
Lead operation activities with a quality and continuous improvement mindset, maintaining and implementing a QMS via ISO 9001.
Develop and execute long-term operational and supply chain strategies to support global business objectives such as shipment goals, quality levels, and growth targets.
Lead capital expansion initiatives, including site expansions, equipment investments, and capacity planning to ensure supply chain scalability and resilience.
Implement key change initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and drive adoption of new processes, continuous improvement initiatives and technologies
Identify and mitigate operational risks, including supply chain disruptions and business continuity threats.
Provide guidance to the development of manufacturing process plans, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, tooling needs, or equipment needs as business grows
Determine responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives and review functional and individual performance
Mentor and develop a diverse, high-performing global operations and supply chain team.
Train and ensure all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government and customer policies, procedures and regulations.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and innovation.
Additional Operations responsibilities as required.