Operations Manager - Assembly

FLIR Systems, Inc.; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Teledyne Technologies Incorporated family is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities, drive efficiency, ensure on-time delivery and reduce costs across the operation.

In this UK-based role, you will lead production managers and teams, implement lean improvements, uphold health and safety standards, and collaborate with quality and logistics to meet strategic goals while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of manufacturing teams.
• Experience with lean and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of ERP and production planning.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules.
• Plan, organize, and supervise production; manage SOPs, safety and quality.
• Drive process optimization using lean principles to reduce waste.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain product integrity.
• Lead production managers and team leaders toward operational excellence.
• Manage inventory, materials and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Prepare and manage budgets; monitor costs.
• Track KPIs and provide regular performance reports to senior management.

Skills

Ops management

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Leadership

ERP systems

Production planning

Safety compliance

Tools

ERP software

MES/SCADA

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 Job Outline: The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the organization, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and compliance with company policies. This role involves managing resources, optimising processes, and leading teams to achieve operational goals including sales, on time delivery and cost reduction.

Main Duties:

• Production Management Full accountability for sales, on time delivery and costs
• Plan, organize, and supervise daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules. Monitor workflow and adjust resources to ensure optimal output. Responsible for the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), injuries, safety, compliance, customer service and general goals, objectives, and long‑term strategy of the Operational Area
• Process Optimization Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives. Identify bottlenecks and develop solutions to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Improve and maintain the CI philosophy across the business, through tool deployment and employee engagement.
• Quality Assurance Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with Quality Control teams to resolve issues and maintain product integrity. Manage and Monitor adherence to the quality best practices and be a champion for there maturity
• Health & Safety Compliance Enforce safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment. Conduct regular audits and risk assessments.
• Team Leadership Manage and develop production managers and team leaders. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Resource & Budget Management Oversee inventory, materials, and equipment to minimize downtime. Prepare and manage operational budgets, ensuring cost control.
• Reporting & Analysis Track KPIs such as production output, efficiency, scrap and sales. Provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in manufacturing operations management.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

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.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.