Operations Director
On-siteFranklin, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Lead and transform Franklin, MA factory operations, overseeing manufacturing, engineering, planning, supply chain, quality, EH&S, and logistics. Provide strategic and hands-on leadership to build processes and systems where they do not yet exist, driving measurable performance improvements centered on operational and financial KPIs. Personally deploy Lean Manufacturing, 80/20 methodology, and continuous improvement frameworks to reduce variation and improve yields. Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Engineering, and international sites to optimize the end-to-end Order-to-Delivery process and stabilize new product introductions. Ensure ERP systems are configured for enhanced planning and decision-making while maintaining disciplined inventory control through cycle counting and annual physical inventory programs. Work effectively with unionized labor to foster collaboration and drive engagement. This on-site role supports Dynisco's global instrumentation business as part of AMETEK's portfolio.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations
- Multi-site operations experience
- Proven success aligning operational strategies with business objectives and driving measurable results
- Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, 80/20 methodology, and continuous improvement
- Strong track record of leading operational turnarounds, factory transformations, or restructuring initiatives
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent)
- Direct experience with Infor SyteLine (CSI)
- Strong background in supply chain management, procurement, and logistics strategy
- Expertise in quality management systems (ISO, IATF, or equivalent)
- Experience working with unionized labor
- Familiarity with EH&S frameworks and sustainability practices in manufacturing operations
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable operational plans
- Data-driven decision-maker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Collaborative and influential across functions and organizational levels
- Pragmatic, results-oriented leader who balances speed and discipline
- Exceptional change management skills, effective in dynamic or turnaround environments
- Proven ability to earn trust and strong followership, rallying teams around a shared vision and sustaining momentum through periods of change
- Proven ability to coach, develop, and inspire leaders at all levels
- Excellent presence and communication skills
- High integrity, accountability, and commitment to safety, compliance, and EH&S principles
- Must be available for on-site daily work at the Franklin, MA facility
- Must be able to travel for occasional cross-site initiatives
Desired Qualifications
- Multi-site operations experience strongly preferred
- While this role is Franklin-focused, the ideal candidate has led operations across more than one facility and understands how to build and standardize processes that could scale beyond a single site
- Proven success aligning operational strategies with business objectives and driving measurable results
- Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, 80/20 methodology, and continuous improvement
- Strong track record of leading operational turnarounds, factory transformations, or restructuring initiatives
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent)
- Direct experience with Infor SyteLine (CSI) is preferred
- Strong background in supply chain management, procurement, and logistics strategy
- Expertise in quality management systems (ISO, IATF, or equivalent)
- Experience working with unionized labor preferred
- Familiarity with EH&S frameworks and sustainability practices in manufacturing operations
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable operational plans
- Data-driven decision-maker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Collaborative and influential across functions and organizational levels
- Pragmatic, results-oriented leader who balances speed and discipline
- Exceptional change management skills, effective in dynamic or turnaround environments
- Proven ability to earn trust and strong followership, rallying teams around a shared vision and sustaining momentum through periods of change
- Proven ability to coach, develop, and inspire leaders at all levels
- Excellent presence and communication skills
- High integrity, accountability, and commitment to safety, compliance, and EH&S principles
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