Head of Operations & Business Management

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.

The Director of Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for all manufacturing, supply chain, maintenance, facilities, EH&S, and operational excellence activities within the organization. The role is accountable for achieving business objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, customer satisfaction, and workforce development. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this position serves as a key member of the site leadership team and plays a critical role in developing long-term strategies that support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and organizational capability.

Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Effectively convert confirmed customer orders into cash, while consistently meeting or beating commitments to customers and the corporation in terms of schedule, performance, and COGS

Establish and drive site-wide performance objectives for safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, productivity, workforce engagement, and customer satisfaction.

Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company goals and regulatory requirements

Identify, analyze, and sustainably improve operational execution/predictability in those areas that are deemed most critical to maximizing business growth & profitability

Drive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and uptime

Lead engineering initiatives to improve process efficiency and support capital projects

Ensure the factory floor is consistently clean, well-organized, and easily understood by those who work here and those who visit

Build and develop a high-performing leadership team through coaching, succession planning, talent reviews, accountability systems, and organizational development initiatives.

Serve as a key member of the Battery Products leadership team and strategic partner to the General Manager.

Bachelor's degree (B. MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

Seven (7) years related experience overseeing Operations in a Manufacturing environment

Experience developing strategic plans and managing operating budgets.

Experience leading capital projects and facility expansions.

Proficient experience in Microsoft Office applications

Citizen (includes lawful permanent residents, refugees, green card holders and asylees)

Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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