Director of People Operations & Organizational Development

$160,000 - $185,000/Yr

Pi Company Gmbh - Hopkinton, MA

Full-time - Senior

Hopkinton, MA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of People Operations & Organizational Development at PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials and equipment essential for manufacturing operations. This role involves collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to define procurement requirements, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely delivery of components. The position is pivotal in maintaining operational efficiency and supporting the company's commitment to innovation in high precision positioning systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering and manufacturing personnel to define procurement requirements for materials and equipment.
• Plan, schedule, and manage the materials for delivering time-critical components to production operations.
• Negotiate best pricing and terms and delivery to meet production schedules.
• Verify receipt of materials and authorize payment to vendors.
• Administer and reconcile the company credit card purchasing program.
• Follow 5S and lean manufacturing principles and practices in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
• Create Purchase Orders; maintain accurate open PO lines to define inbound quantities and due dates from suppliers.
• Track material shortages and expedite as needed with suppliers.
• Track material flow and cost for all suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to budget.
• Track costs and delivery performance by supplier.
• Manage suppliers in accordance with ISO-9001 quality program.
• Monitor inventory levels on an ongoing basis and coordinate annual physical inventory count.
• Manage Kanban inventory systems.

Requirements

• Experience in purchasing for a manufacturing environment.
• Vocational or Associates Degree Required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills is required.
• Proficiency using ERP/MRP systems is required.
• Experience with Infor LN is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Experience working in a high technology, high complexity, and low volume environment is desired.
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems, industrial equipment, industrial automation, machinery a plus.
• Ability to read schematics is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Infor LN is a plus.
• Ability to read schematics is a plus.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance