Operations Manager — Lean Manufacturing & Team Leadership

Teledyne FLIR; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, drive efficiency, and ensure compliance with SOPs, safety, and quality standards. You will lead production managers and teams to achieve on-time delivery and cost reduction while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include planning, resource optimization, KPI tracking, and budget oversight, with a focus on Lean principles and ERP-driven production planning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing operations management.
• Strong knowledge of 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules.
• Plan, organize, and supervise to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.
• Implement SOPs, enforce safety, and ensure compliance.
• Lead production managers and team leaders.
• Track KPIs and report to senior management.
• Manage inventory, materials, and equipment to minimize downtime.

Skills

Manufacturing ops mgmt

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Communication

ERP systems

Production planning tools

Health & safety regs

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning tools

Job description

Teledyne FLIR is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, drive efficiency, and ensure compliance with SOPs, safety, and quality standards. You will lead production managers and teams to achieve on-time delivery and cost reduction while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include planning, resource optimization, KPI tracking, and budget oversight, with a focus on Lean principles and ERP-driven production planning.