Job Title:  Director of Operations

As we continue to grow our business, TMC (a unit of AMETEK Corporation) is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Director of Operations to lead all aspects of site operations and drive scalable growth. This role is a key member of the Business Leadership Team, reporting directly to the DVP - Business Manager.
The Director of Operations will oversee Production, Supply Chain (buyers, planners, master scheduler), Warehouse & EHS and Manufacturing Engineering, ensuring operational excellence and a culture of continuous improvement across the entire value stream. This individual will be tasked with improving flow, eliminating bottlenecks, and building lean capabilities to support aggressive growth targets
Responsibilities  

• Oversee all manufacturing and supply chain functions including production, purchasing, planning, material handling, EHS, Warehouse and manufacturing engineering
• Implement and drive Lean principles, including value stream mapping, flow optimization, Kanban, and bottleneck reduction.
• Build strong daily management systems, visual controls, and a culture of Gemba, problem-solving, and ownership.
• Partner with Finance and Engineering to align operations with customer requirements, cost targets, and growth strategy.
• Champion S&OP processes to improve planning accuracy, production readiness, and shipment reliability.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key suppliers 
• Ensure full utilization and documentation of Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP across all operational functions.
• Own performance metrics for quality, delivery, safety, cost, and throughput. Create dashboards to measure and drive improvement.
• Planning and implementation of LCR (low-cost region strategy) and GSO (global sourcing organization) activities 
• Planning, implementation and tracking of Operations cost reduction initiatives 
• Provide accurate weekly shipment forecast
• Support working capital objectives through inventory optimization and efficient material flow.
• Plans for Operations capital projects 
• Responsible for the input and maintenance of master schedule 
• Drive continuous improvement activities across the factory using LEAN tools including 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Gemba and Visual Management 
• Lead and develop high-performing teams, foster talent through clear accountability, coaching, and succession planning.

Requirements  

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, ideally in complex, low-volume, high-mix environments.
• Proven experience driving Lean transformation and operational excellence initiatives with measurable impact - – preferred prior lean champion.
• Deep knowledge of production planning, scheduling, material flow, and supply chain optimization.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong floor presence and ability to influence across levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required; MBA or MS in Operations/Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus), and strong data fluency to guide decision-making.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Strong negotiation skills 
• Digital literacy and proficiency with digital tools. 
• Data-driven decision making. 
• Innovation and creativity. 
• Collaboration and teamwork. 
• Success in the position will be measured by key outcomes, including the following: 
• Expand manufacturing capabilities and throughput with a target to double Revenue within 3 years 
• Improved flow and reduced lead times through elimination of operational bottlenecks.
• Shipment linearity and forecast accuracy that meet or exceed monthly targets.
• Strong succession bench and talent pipeline for operational leadership roles. 

TMC is the global leader in precision floor vibration isolation technology serving major research centers, OEMs and end-users around the world.  TMC Products enable ultra-precision research, measurements, and manufacturing in fields of photonics, semiconductor manufacturing, life sciences, drug discovery, and nanotechnology.  Our products are designed and manufactured at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Peabody, MA and backed by a customer commitment to provide superior global service.