Job Title:  Director of Operations and Supply Chain

The Director of Operations & Supply Chain is an essential member of the Amptek leadership team contributing to the development and execution of the business’s annual strategic plan. The incumbent will lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution across global operations for an x-ray detector and source division with manufacturing sites in both the US and Finland and a global customer base. Operations include wafer production, detector and x-ray source manufacturing, assembly, and test, materials procurement and supply chain management, shipping/receiving, and facilities management, including EHS and quality. 

The Director of Operations leads the efforts of over 50 people through a team of professionals including Materials/Supply Chain Manager, US Operations Manager, and Finland Operations Manager. This position reports directly to the Vice President/ Business Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SUPPLY CHAIN EXCELLENCE

• Oversee all aspects of supply chain management, including materials procurement, inventory control, supplier relationships, and logistics across global sites.
• Optimize the flow of goods from suppliers through production to customers.
• Establish and monitor key supply chain KPIs for quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
• Coordinate manufacturing and supply chain activities with other business functions and suppliers to maximize resource utilization and ensure timely fulfillment.
• Interface with key vendors and suppliers on all supply chain related activities, executing strategies to reduce cost or negotiate supplier contracts as needed.

OPERATIONAL PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS

• Drive operational improvements in Clean Room, Detector Manufacturing, and Tube Manufacturing with extensive deployment of six sigma methodologies to improve yields, lower inventory, and reduce cost.
• Lead initiatives to reduce working capital, focusing on inventory and scrap reduction
• Implement best practices in demand forecasting, inventory management, and production planning within ERP system, ensuring accurate data integration and process alignment across regions.
• Lead operation activities with a quality and continuous improvement mindset, maintaining and implementing a QMS via ISO 9001.

STRATEGIC PLANNING & BUSINESS GROWTH

• Develop and execute long-term operational and supply chain strategies to support global business objectives such as shipment goals, quality levels, and growth targets.
• Lead capital expansion initiatives, including site expansions, equipment investments, and capacity planning to ensure supply chain scalability and resilience.
• Implement key change initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and drive adoption of new processes, continuous improvement initiatives and technologies
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, including supply chain disruptions and business continuity threats.
• Provide guidance to the development of manufacturing process plans, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, tooling needs, or equipment needs as business grows

TEAM LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

• Determine responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives and review functional and individual performance
• Mentor and develop a diverse, high-performing global operations and supply chain team.
• Train and ensure all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government and customer policies, procedures and regulations.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and innovation.
• Additional Operations responsibilities as required.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations management, physics, materials science, or engineering, MBA preferred
• Minimum 10 years supply chain leadership experience including at least five of those years in an operations management role.
• Experience managing global teams and navigating multicultural environments

Technical Experience:

• Formal six-sigma training and experience required - black belt preferred.
• Strong Root Cause Analysis mindset
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analytics and skilled in leveraging data for problem solving
• Must have the ability to multitask with strong time/priority management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written (English) communication skills
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets
• Superior organizational skills and attention to details
• Strong proficiency with office productivity applications (Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Word, Adobe)
• Experience with ISO 9001 required
• Expertise in efficient management of ERP systems required, Business Central is a plus.
• Experience in material spectrometry and technology, such as XRF, preferred.

Working Environment:

• Onsite role based in Bedford, MA
• Mix of office, clean room, and manufacturing environments, requiring adaptability
• Direct supervision of 1 resource in Espoo, Finland and 2 in Bedford, MA, USA.
• International collaboration with teams in Finland, US, and China, including cross-cultural communication.
• Fast-paced, hands-on environment, supporting both corporate and local teams.

Travel

• 20% - Travel to US manufacturing location and international suppliers possible

About Us:

Amptek is a world leader in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of radiation detection components used in X-ray and gamma-ray detection. These are used primarily in X-ray spectroscopy, for analytical chemistry in laboratory and portable applications, and in nuclear and space research.