Primary Purpose of this Job
Reporting to the President, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of
the organization’s manufacturing systems, with the goal of being the premier manufacturing
group in the industry. The Director, Operations will oversee all areas Operations including
Machining, Flowforming, Forging, Assembly & Test departments.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall direction, management and results of departments and carries
out responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws
- Minimizes product costs while meeting customer value requirements
- Directs LEAN efforts to minimize the cost of quality including scrap, rework, and field
failures
- Interfaces with customers, vendors, subcontractors and ensures the organization is in
compliance with company policies and procedures
- Further develops and implements performance metrics to ensure on-time-delivery of
production to customers
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree; ME /IE; 10-15 years of related experience
Prefer Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt & Continuous Improvement expertise
Effectively make presentations; respond and relate to issues, opportunities, and
challenges customers
Ability to respond and relate to customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the
business community
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
12 Suburban Park Drive
Billerica, MA 01821
Tel: 978-667-0202
Fax: 978-215-5778
Ability to:
- Communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job
- Adapt to changing work environment, competing demands, able to deal with frequent
change, delays, and unexpected events
- Communicate and work with all levels of staff in various departments
Work Environment
The job operates in a manufacturing atmosphere. The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those any employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
exposed to:
- Vibration, or works near moving mechanical parts and high, precarious, and congested
places
- Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
- Work on or near moving mechanical parts
- Exposed to prolonged risk of loud to moderate noise throughout the day. Hearing
protection is recommended in all areas of the shop and is provided by the Company
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
- Walk; sit; stand; bend; lift; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; use
hands to fingers; handle or feel objects; and move continually during working hours
- Lift over 50 pounds, along with over the head lifting
- Vision abilities, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus
- Able to work flexible hours – including weekends to meet customer demands
Disclaimers
The job description is:
1. Intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees
assigned to this job title. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, skills, and behaviors of employees in this job.
2. Not an employment agreement or contract. American Flowform and Machining has the
exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
3. Intended to describe the essential functions of the position that a qualified individual
must be able to perform, either with or without reasonable accommodation.
12 Suburban Park Drive
Billerica, MA 01821
Tel: 978-667-0202
Fax: 978-215-5778
American Flowform and Machining will provide equal
employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant’s race, color,
religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability
status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide
reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so
requested