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AMETEK, Inc.

Director of Operations Excellence

AMETEK, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


Job Title: Director of Operations Excellence

Location: Sunbury on Thames, SRY, GB, TW16 7EF Business Unit: Air Technology Job Description: Scope of Role: AMETEK Airtechnology (AAG) seeks an experienced Operations Excellence Director to lead the operational transformation of the business. This individual will lead the transformation from a vertically integrated manufacturing business to an assembly and test business. Through a full review of make versus buy assessments, this individual will review the business case and drive for business simplification. This leader will drive operational excellence across all levels in the business through the introduction and maintenance of best-in-class visual and non-visual processes. This leadership position is responsible for analysing, developing, driving, and tracking cost reductions/improvements (through life cost), employee training, and deploying lean & efficiency improvement thinking across the business. The successful leader will focus on operational excellence and bring experience of a best-in-class factory setup. The role holder will be a member of the Airtechnology senior leadership team and support in delivering a customer On Time In Full of 95% or above and forecast accuracy of +/- 5%. Reporting to the DVP/MD, the Operations Excellence Director will introduce strategies and processes to ensure the delivery side of the business transforms to meet internal goals and utilise strategic tools. This role is part of the AAG leadership team. Key Responsibilities: Work with the CI Manager, operations team, and quality to transform business delivery and turn the factory into a modern-day working establishment. Take full ownership of Operational Excellence and focus on improving On-Time Delivery, Quality Performance, and Make versus Buy assessments. Deliver strategic transformation projects on time and to budget. Improve, develop, and implement an operational excellence strategy with clear policies and procedures throughout the business, including the development of improvements and use of visual tools. Oversee the delivery of transformation projects on a daily basis regarding cost, risk, and schedule. Implement measures to understand operational excellence and improve business performance. Investigate and solve internal bottlenecks, which may be complex or long-standing. Conduct a full Make versus Buy assessment to support the transformation of the business into an assembly and test value-add business. Own the business CAPEX and improvement spend process. Design, implement, and monitor performance metrics across the delivery functions to track cost reductions and improved budget adherence. Operate under a continuous improvement approach by defining and implementing new processes and procedures to optimise the team's productivity. Provide hands-on leadership, presence, and energy to the delivery team across sites, focusing on motivating and training to deliver a high standard of performance. Establish and drive KPIs to manage key performance ensuring agreed Business KPIs. Create an atmosphere of teamwork with other members of the SLT. AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion. 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 21,000 colleagues in 35 countries, grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

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