Senior Director, Site Operations & Lean Excellence

Teledyne FLIR; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Wilsonville, Oregon is seeking a Site Lead to direct end-to-end operations across manufacturing, supply chain, and NPI for a site of ~80 employees. You will own performance metrics, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives, including AI-driven improvements and strict compliance with AS9100 and export controls.

Lead cross-functional teams, drive cost reduction and throughput, and shape the site culture with a focus on safety, inclusion, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in operations leadership within manufacturing, defense, or aerospace environments.
• Proven experience leading multi-functional teams across operations.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and TPS methodologies focused on waste reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Experience managing NPI, supply chain risk, and scaling production from development to full manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational performance, cost reduction, and process optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of site operational performance, including revenue execution, margin, cost control, and production throughput.
• Direct leadership of cross-functional teams across Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Facilities, and Production Planning.
• Lead enterprise-wide risk management and drive continuous improvement using Lean principles.
• Align production and build plans with CRM demand forecasts and SIOP processes.
• Oversee Wilsonville site facilities, safety, security, and EHSO responsibilities; lead key Business Operations initiatives.
• Own site budgeting and capital planning.
• Advance tools and processes, including AI-driven operational improvements.
• Lead workforce planning and organizational capability development for growth.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, export controls, and corporate policies.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment and culture.

Skills

Operations leadership

Lean Manufacturing

TPS (Toyota Production System)

Cross-functional leadership

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Cost reduction

Process optimization

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Export control compliance

Job description

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Wilsonville, Oregon is seeking a Site Lead to direct end-to-end operations across manufacturing, supply chain, and NPI for a site of ~80 employees. You will own performance metrics, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives, including AI-driven improvements and strict compliance with AS9100 and export controls.

Lead cross-functional teams, drive cost reduction and throughput, and shape the site culture with a focus on safety, inclusion, and operational excellence.