Senior Director of Operations

ATS Scientific Products is searching for a Director of Operations to join the team!

 

The Director of Operations will lead all aspects of the Scientific Product’s Warminster, PA Pharmaceutical equipment manufacturing business.  This role comprises the operational leadership of the facility with direct responsibility for Mechanical/Electrical/Software Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and the Project Management Office (PMO).  

The role includes indirect oversight of Safety, Supply Chain, Materials, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering. The Director will champion lean manufacturing, modular design, design for manufacturability (DFM), ISO quality systems, Current Good Manufacturing Practices in pharmaceutical (cGMP), and a robust safety culture. This role requires a leader adept at managing complex capital equipment projects, driving operational excellence, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to meet customer and business objectives.
 
ACCOUNTABILITY:
•    Engineering of complex customizable lyophilization equipment (aseptic and non-aseptic)
•    Manufacturing – Daily Operations
•    Project Management Office (PMO)
•    Continuous improvement application (ATS Business Model) and creation of CI culture
•    Supply Chain –Buying/Planning
•    Full P&L and working capital management 
•    Developing and coaching high performing leadership team
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
•    Direct the engineering team in designing modular, scalable, and manufacturable lyophilization equipment, emphasizing DFM and compliance with ASME pressure vessel standards.
•    Oversee the production of engineer-to-order and configure to order equipment, ensuring adherence to specifications, safety standards, and delivery schedules.
•    Oversee the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure effective planning, execution, and delivery of complex custom capital equipment projects, meeting customer specifications, timelines, and budgets.
•    Implement robust project management methodologies to track progress, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with cGMP practices for design and build processes.
•    Rigorously apply the ATS Business Model (ABM) throughout the business while ensuring sustainable results from each tool and event
•    Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to ensure timely availability of high-quality components, optimizing inventory and supplier relationships.
•    Own and deliver the full P&L commitments for the Warminster  business
•    Create followership with the Warminster leadership teams in Engineering, Manufacturing and the PMO and build a talent bench of successors in key and critical roles throughout the business to drive greater results

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
•    10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a manufacturing environment focused on complex capital equipment. Proven expertise in lean manufacturing, modular design, DFM, and ASME pressure vessel standards.
•    Minimum 10 years of experience where there was a formal continuous improvement “system” (TPS, etc.) in place which included the following CI tools: Goal/Policy Deployment, Kaizen, 5S, Problem Solving, Daily Visual Management,, etc.
•    Strong knowledge of ISO quality systems, cGMP practices in Pharmaceutical, and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical/biotech equipment.
•    5+ years experience with budgeting and financial statement ownership (profit & loss)
•    Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, including project management, engineering, and manufacturing.
•    Experience fostering a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with OSHA and industry standards.
•    Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving operational excellence.
•    Proficiency in ERP systems, project management tools, and operational analytics.
•    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment with a commitment to quality and innovation.
•    Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including occasional lifting, standing, and walking.
•    Willingness to travel as needed (up to 10%)

 

Preferred Skills:
•    Lean certification or Six Sigma Black Belt.
•    Experience in lyophilization or pharmaceutical equipment manufacturing.

Why Scientific Products?  The three parallelograms in our logo reflect our core company values: People, Process, and Performance.  As part of ATS, Scientific Products leverages the ATS Business Model (ABM) to tr