Operations Director

FLIR; Baildon; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in England is seeking an Operations Director to oversee all operational aspects of its manufacturing facility in Baildon. The role requires leadership to manage strategic budgets, ensure quality and safety standards, and enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have experience in engineering or technology sectors, showcasing strong management, communication skills, and a knack for continuous improvement. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan, employee assistance programs, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice-led pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence Engineering or Electronics industries is ideal.
• Senior Operations Management experience in technology/engineering.
• Ability to manage resolution and improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies for growth.
• Control operational budgets and ensure effective resource use.
• Ensure safety regulations and quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Operational Strategy

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic and growing organization whose company culture is centred on empowering its employees to make decisions?

As one of the leading manufacturers in producing high performance, high-quality RF products for use in today's modern technology world, Teledyne Microwave is focused on hiring the best available talent that fits with our culture and direction.

At Teledyne Microwave UK (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK), our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of Radio Frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.

Role & Responsibilities

If successful, you will be given the opportunity to develop your skills in a low volume technology manufacturing environment, where you can make a real difference by utilising your own Operational expertise and people skills to deliver on a business that is growing and highly regarded within industry.

Working alongside a wealth of internal company knowledge and experience, you will bring a fresh perspective to lead on all Operational aspects of our Shipley site. You will build on our current success by leading the Operations teams whilst also working with our wider business team to give our customers the best possible service and meeting the business goals & strategies, ensuring our product continues to be ‘Everywhere You Look’.

What you’ll be involved in:

As Operations Director, you will be accountable for all operations aspects of this manufacturing facility, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production whilst maintaining quality standards and safety regulations. This role involves strategic thinking, budget management, and leadership of our Shipley Operations team to achieve TMUK goals. You will have full operations responsibility in TMUK Shipley, reporting to the General Manager for TMUK sites in Shipley, Lincoln and Presteigne.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company objectives, contributing to the overall growth and profit of TMUK.

• Oversee the sites delivery, from raw materials to finished goods, ensuring quality, efficiency, and customer on time delivery.

• Control operational budgets, ensuring resources are used effectively to deliver improved margins.

• Lead a motivated a team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment, implementing and enforcing safety policies and procedures, and adhering to regulation.

• Identify areas for improvement in operational processes, implementing changes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

• Oversee stock, inventory levels and payment terms, ensuring optimal levels to support production whilst managing a cash position.

• Work company wide to ensure a smooth operational delivery to external and internal customers.

• Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational health and identify areas for improvement.

• Oversee strategic procurement direction to ensure timely delivery of quality materials and services.

• Be an active and contributing member of our TMUK Senior Leadership Team, continuing our journey to double in size over 5-years.

What we're looking for in you:

• Ideally have experience working within the Defence Engineering or Electronics industries.

• Senior Operations Management and Leadership experience preferably within a technology/engineering manufacturing environments.

• Experience of working within a project driven environment.

• Tangible experience of delivering results in high pressure manufacturing environments.

• Have a strong customer delivery focus.

• Ability to manage specific resolution & improvement projects.

• Experience of delivering business change within a manufacturing/engineering environment.

• Experience of Business Risk Management.

• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills with the drive and ability to motivate and inspire multi-functional teams to achieve business targets.

• Self-motivated. Able to work under pressure.

• The ability to implement and sustain Continuous Improvement activity within a production environment.

• Proven experience in developing and managing operational budgets.

You will provide a strong leadership for the efficient and effective functioning of a high technology manufacturing facility, ensuring the production of high-quality goods whilst optimising resources and maintaining a safe work environment.

We offer a range of benefits that include:

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Salary sacrifice Electric & Hybrid Vehicle car scheme

• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary

• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year

• Comprehensive well-being programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental well‑being

• Bonus scheme

• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers

• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Enhanced family-friendly benefits

• Company sick pay

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity

• Local discounts and offers (e.g. gym)

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.