DVP Operations

Requirements:

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, other technical discipline, or business-related field (required).
• Proven record of success as a hands-on operations management leader with at least 8–10 years of related experience.
• Experience in production/manufacturing management in a low-volume, high-mix product environment, preferably in electronic assembly, semiconductor manufacturing, or similar precision industries.
• P&L experience in managing working capital, variable costs, and expenses.
• Technical Skills
• Extensive knowledge and experience in successfully implementing and leading world-class lean operations; prior work experience in organizations recognized as lean leaders is a plus.
• Exposure to continuous improvement best practices, including Lean manufacturing and JIT, to achieve operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of operational metrics and ability to drive improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Soft Skills
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and communication skills (both written and oral) with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to successfully handle multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.
• Must be self-directed, able to work well under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to relationship-building, both internally and externally.
• Strong customer relations skills.
• Working Environment:
• Office-based leadership role with frequent interaction across finance, operations, HR, and senior management.
• Regular engagement with production teams in light and heavy industrial settings, requiring hands-on presence on the shop floor.
• Collaboration with international teams and occasional travel to intercontinental and international manufacturing sites.
• Fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with shifting priorities and cross-functional teamwork.
• Up to 25% travel to domestic and international sites.
• About the Business Unit:
• Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT), part of AMETEK’s Materials Analysis Division, is a global leader in high-precision measurement and detection solutions. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, AMT designs and manufactures advanced instrumentation for nuclear spectrometry, radiological measurement, electrochemical analysis, and electronic signal recovery. Our technologies enable customers in research, defense, homeland security, and industrial markets to solve their most complex challenges with accuracy and reliability.
• AMT combines renowned brands such as ORTEC, Amptek, and Sunpower, delivering differentiated solutions for applications ranging from radiation detection and semiconductor analysis to cryogenic cooling systems. As a cleared defense contractor, AMT also supports U.S. government programs with custom products and services. With a strong culture of innovation and operational excellence, AMT continues to expand globally, leveraging decades of expertise to drive advancements in safety, security, and scientific discovery.
• Visit us online:
• www.ametek.com www.ortec-online.com www.sunpowerinc.com www.ameteksi.com www.ortec-online.com/innoriid www.amptek.com