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 on time 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 cross functional 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 engineer to order or configure to order 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.Data fluent : 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 :
5 10+ years in operations leadership in a manufacturing environment-especially engineer to order or configure to order .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 cross functional 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 & problem solving training. ( AMF Bakery Systems )A values driven 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 )