Job Description
Job Description
Why This Role Matters
At AMF, we don't just build equipment, we shape the future of baking. As Workhorse Operations Team Leader , you'll lead mechanical & electrical assembly, final completion, delivery, and installation for a business line that's already doing $25M / year and accelerating fast. You'll be empowered to make bold decisions, drive measurable impact, and cultivate a culture where ideas matter, people grow, and excellence is the standard.
What You'll Do (Key Impact Areas)
You'll own these outcomes. We expect nothing less.
- Translate strategy into action : align resources, refine processes, and rally your team to deliver revenue, efficiency, quality, and ontime performance.
- Lead from the front : mentor, coach, and inspire your team so every person feels both challenged and supported.
- Use the Markel Business System (MBS) and AMF's Lean tools to diagnose bottlenecks, set goals, track KPIs, and lead continuous improvement.
- Be a crossfunctional connector : you'll partner with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and Plant Leadership to ensure seamless execution and feedback loops.
- Ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction are built into every step-through Factory Acceptance Testing, installation oversight, and ongoing product & process refinement.
Who You Are (What Sets You Apart)
We believe AMF is built on the energy of innovators, not bureaucrats. If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet.
A bold, strategic leader with solid experience in engineertoorder or configuretoorder operations.Comfortable scaling, changing, and problem solving when the status quo isn't enough.High energy, adaptable, with independent judgment-but someone who collaborates deeply, listens actively, and brings people with you.Datafluent : you use metrics not as afterthoughts, but as tools to see clearly, make decisions, and course correct fast.A communicator who is clear, transparent, and open-someone who builds trust across levels.Deep working knowledge of operational excellence : Lean, change management, continuous improvement.What You Bring (Experience + Qualifications)
Required :
510+ years in operations leadership in a manufacturing environment-especially engineertoorder or configuretoorder.A track record of delivering under pressure : meeting goals for cost, quality, and delivery while scaling operations.Experience using Lean / MBS tools, leading teams and crossfunctional initiatives.Preferred :
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or related field).Technical savvy : comfortable with ERP systems, dashboards, process automation.Experience in scaling businesses, capital planning, partnering with engineering and customers.What to Prepare for the Interview
We want to see your thinking, not just your resume. Bring your best.
Be prepared to present one or two concrete, strategic ideas for scaling our operation from ~$20M → $100M in revenue : what levers you'd pull, what risks you'd manage, what metrics you'd track.Sketch out a plan (verbal or visual) diagnosing bottlenecks-how you'd structure the team, change processes, move fast while building sustainable systems.Be ready to share your leadership story : how you balance speed vs scalability vs risk, how you coach others, how you build trust and ownership in a team.What You'll Love at AMF
A culture where your ideas matter-from day one. We encourage open communication and expect you to challenge, collaborate, and lead. (AMF Bakery Systems)Accelerated growth & visible impact : you'll see how your work moves the needle.Development support : through programs like AMF Academy, MBS Leadership University, Kaizen & problemsolving training. (AMF Bakery Systems)A valuesdriven organization : integrity, inclusivity, customer focus, and respect for the individual. (AMF Bakery Systems)A collaborative, global perspective : working with colleagues across functions and geographies-learning and sharing best practices. (AMF Bakery Systems)