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AMETEK

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Huntsville

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, 8-10 years of hands-on ops management in low volume/high mix manufacturing, lean expertise, strong analytical and leadership skills, and proficiency in MS software.
  • You will ensure safety, lead quality initiatives, manage delivery and costs, drive continuous improvement, oversee staffing and development, and coordinate performance reports.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline or business-related field is required.
  • Proven record of success as a "hands on" operations management leader with at least 8-10 years of related experience.
  • Production/manufacturing management in low volume / high mix (Engineered) product environment preferably in the electronics industry.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in successfully implementing and leading world class lean operations. Prior work experience in working at organizations recognized as lean leading companies is a plus.
  • Strong analytical thinking, problem solving skills and communications skills (both written and oral) with attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to successfully handle multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.
  • Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to relationship-building, both internally and externally.
  • Must be self-directed and can work well under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong leadership, project management and organizational skills.
  • From an operations perspective, exposure to continuous improvement best practices, such as lean manufacturing and JIT is necessary in order to achieve operational excellence.
  • Strong customer relations skills.
  • Knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, SAP or other related business software.

Responsibilities

  • Safety as Culture: Ensuring a Safe Operating Environment, and actively participating and outlining requirements for Safety Training.
  • Quality Focus: Abaco’s reputation for ruggedized components is a core of our product portfolio, and the Plant Director is responsible for leading our Quality Organization, ensuring compliance to standards, and participating on Kaizen activity focused on further quality improvement.
  • Delivery Performance: Ensure that the organization is structured and has the talent, resources and organizational capability to meet customer quality, technical, and delivery expectations for product and desired customer turn-around times for repairs.
  • Cost Performance: Establish strategies, objectives, capital requirements, material and labor requirements and budgets to support customer requirements and meet budget commitments.
  • Manage and control expenses in accordance with approved budget.
  • Meet or exceed measured objectives in sales, profit, turn-around time, employee/facility effectiveness and employee safety.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of Abaco business strategy and demonstrate a readiness to support business objectives.
  • Drive and support the overall continuous improvement initiatives within the facility; establishing metrics, measurements and tools to improve efficiency, effectiveness and communication.
  • Give feedback to leadership and HR on talent needs and organizational capabilities needed to achieve higher levels of production improvement.
  • People management from hiring and staffing through progressive discipline.
  • Development and cross-training of technical staff and support groups.
  • Coordinate and present performance reports to customers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Plant Director?

The primary responsibility of the Plant Director is to lead, guide, and direct the Abaco Huntsville facility, ensuring effective production execution, formulating policies, and maximizing productivity through strategic management of materials and human resources.

What type of education is required for the Plant Director position?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, a technical discipline, or a business-related field is required for the Plant Director position.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

A minimum of 8-10 years of related experience in operations management, particularly in a production/manufacturing environment, is required for the Plant Director position.

Is experience in the electronics industry preferred for this position?

Yes, production/manufacturing management experience in a low volume/high mix (Engineered) product environment, preferably within the electronics industry, is preferred.

What are some key qualifications necessary for the Plant Director?

Key qualifications include strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, leadership and project management skills, and a solid understanding of continuous improvement practices like lean manufacturing and JIT.

What kind of work culture is emphasized in this role?

A strong emphasis is placed on safety as culture, ensuring a safe operating environment, and actively participating in safety training.

Will the Plant Director be involved in managing personnel?

Yes, the Plant Director will be responsible for people management, which includes hiring, staffing, development, cross-training, and handling progressive discipline.

What kind of software knowledge is beneficial for this position?

Knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, SAP, or other related business software is beneficial for the Plant Director position.

Is there an incentive structure associated with this position?

Yes, there is an incentive structure associated with the Plant Director position.

Is Abaco Systems an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Abaco Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, or any other protected class.

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AMETEK

Solving our customers’ most complex challenges with differentiated technology solutions.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1930
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $6.0 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.