Sr. Director, Operations

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

This role is responsible for end-to-end operational leadership across manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, planning, logistics, and New Product Introduction (NPI) functions for the Wilsonville, Oregon (Portland) site. The position has direct ownership of site performance, including cost, delivery, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring the site operates efficiently and scales to meet business demand. This position will lead a team of approximately 80 employees and hold the duties of Site Lead.

Job Duties & 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 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) demand forecasts and Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (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.

Job 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 Toyota Production System (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

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you're mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.