Senior Director, Site Operations & Lean Excellence

Teledyne; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Wilsonville, Oregon, seeks an accomplished Site Leader to oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, planning, and NPI for the Wilsonville site. You will direct a cross-functional team of ~80, ensuring cost, delivery, and quality targets are met and scaled to demand.

You will drive Lean and TPS-based improvements, align build plans with CRM forecasts and SIOP, and manage facilities, safety, and EHS duties while advancing AI-driven optimization.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of operations leadership in 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 New Product Introduction (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, including Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Facilities, and Production Planning.
• Lead enterprise-wide risk management and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Align production and build plans with CRM demand forecasts and SIOP processes.
• Responsible for oversight and coordination of the Wilsonville site, including Facilities Management, Safety & Security, and Facility Security Officer (FSO) functions, while serving as the Environmental, Health & Safety Officer (EHSO) and leading several critical Business Operations initiatives.
• Own site budgeting and capital planning.
• Advance business tools, systems, and processes, including leading artificial intelligence (AI) driven operational improvement initiatives.
• Lead workforce planning, staffing, and organizational capability development to support growth and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, export control regulations, and corporate policies.
• Play a key role in driving efforts to create a positive and inclusive work environment and culture across the site.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

TPS (Toyota Production System)

Cross-functional leadership

NPI management

Cost reduction

Team leadership

Operational excellence

Supply chain coordination

Continuous improvement

Job description

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Wilsonville, Oregon, seeks an accomplished Site Leader to oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, planning, and NPI for the Wilsonville site. You will direct a cross-functional team of ~80, ensuring cost, delivery, and quality targets are met and scaled to demand.

You will drive Lean and TPS-based improvements, align build plans with CRM forecasts and SIOP, and manage facilities, safety, and EHS duties while advancing AI-driven optimization.