The Division Vice President, Business Unit Manager (DVP, BU Manager) will be responsible for overall profit and loss performance and leading and driving growth of the Zygo business unit. They will work to thoroughly understand the business, take a hands-on approach, lead the business unit teams across multiple geographies, and be responsible for developing and implementing the Business Unit’s Strategic Plan with an emphasis on AMETEK’s culture and four-pronged growth strategy promoting continuous improvement, new product development, global and market expansion, and mergers & acquisitions.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive management experience and 5+ years in a senior leadership role with full P&L responsibility and full cross-functional responsibility including finance, engineering, quality, manufacturing operations, marketing/sales and human resources.
- Bachelor’s degree required, a BSEE or BSME preferred. An MBA is strongly preferred.
- The ideal candidate will have managed a business with revenues of at least $100M with global experience highly preferred.
- A proven track record serving in multiple functional roles which could include engineering, operations, sales and/or marketing.
- Familiarity with the manufacturing of engineered products required.
- Proven strategic planning skills, conducted competitive analysis, developed marketing plans, pricing strategies, etc. Experience evaluating and making acquisitions is strongly preferred.
- Proven track record of improving operational excellence (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, CI and JIT), and operating metrics (OTD, operating profit margin, reducing working capital. etc.).
- Hands-on involvement in customer relationships in applicable markets; the knowledge and confidence to interact with customers and speak articulately about the products.
- Strong financial acumen and experience working for a publicly traded or Private Equity owned company continuously driven to lower costs while improving performance.
- Effective strategic leadership skills and executive attributes; the ability to foster, formulate and execute business strategies that deliver profitable growth.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and communications skills (both written and oral) with attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and establish credibility to people at all levels of the organization.
- Must be self-directed and able to work well under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
- Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to relationship-building, both internally and externally; isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves.
Benefits