Operations Manager

$130,000 - $160,000/Yr

Ametek - Orange, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Orange, CA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Operations Manager at AMETEK, Inc. is responsible for achieving corporate goals related to product cost, quality, schedule adherence, and timely delivery to customer demand. This hands-on role focuses on maximizing daily production, driving efficiency, and improving profitability while overseeing plant operations and special projects. The position also involves developing and maintaining a motivated staff and achieving budgetary and production targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop resources to effectively deliver revenue and product quality goals on a monthly basis.
• Achieve KPIs related to shipping volume targets, on-time delivery, past due backlog, customer lead time, efficiency, utilization, and overtime premium expense.
• Drive continuous improvements in manufacturing metrics including quality, yields, cycle time, productivity, and cost.
• Standardize processes, systems, policies, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Generate current month and future months head count requirements plan.
• Support transfer of PCBA's to low cost region to leverage internal capabilities for growing customer base.
• Drive resolution to material availability issues with planning and supply chain resources.
• Manage inventory handling and accuracy within the factory.
• Implement and drive continuous improvement activities through change management processes and best practices.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish company goals and objectives.
• Provide direction, development, and leadership to Production Manager, Warehouse Manager, and Manufacturing Engineers.
• Coordinate, set up, and implement standard operating procedures for all production operations.
• Establish and monitor overall performance for product and quality standards.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with prescribed QMS, GMP's, and 6S processes.
• Work with manufacturing engineers to set and deliver labor and production quality standards.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of health and safety protocols.

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience in production with a minimum of 5 years at a management level.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in production management for mechanical assembly and final electrical and functional testing.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and ISO quality systems.
• Six Sigma Black Belt expertise (or equivalent) is a plus.
• Proven track record in managing a production line in an ERP managed environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with employees and senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan