Operations Manager - Assembly

flir; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Operations Manager at Teledyne Technologies Incorporated will oversee day-to-day operations, drive efficiency, and ensure compliance with company policies. You will manage resources, optimize processes, and lead teams to achieve production, delivery, and cost targets.

You will implement lean manufacturing, monitor KPIs, and champion health, safety and regulatory standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential to foster accountability and continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production operations and meet schedules.
• Lead teams, manage resources, and drive cost efficiency.
• Implement lean initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide KPIs and reports to senior management.

Skills

Manufacturing ops mgmt

Lean & CI

Leadership & comms

ERP & planning

HSE knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning tools

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.