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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.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
Job Summary:
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.
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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. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
Skills Required
- 10-15+ years of operations leadership experience in manufacturing, defense, or aerospace environments
- Experience leading multifunctional teams across operations
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System methodologies
- Experience managing New Product Introduction, supply chain risk, and scaling production from development to full manufacturing
- Ability to drive operational performance, cost reduction, and process optimization initiatives
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee, or eligible to obtain the appropriate export control license
Teledyne FLIR Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Teledyne FLIR and has not been reviewed or approved by Teledyne FLIR.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes progressive vacation that increases with tenure, sick leave, and paid holidays. Immediate eligibility and flexible scheduling at some sites support practical use of leave.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, alongside short- and long-term disability. Wellbeing resources such as on-site fitness options and no-cost counseling are available in the U.S.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered, complemented by tax-advantaged accounts and, in some divisions, an ESPP. Match terms were enhanced recently at the corporate level.
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What We Do
Teledyne FLIR designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness. We bring innovative sensing solutions into daily life through our thermal imaging, visible-light imaging, video analytics, measurement and diagnostic, and advanced threat detection systems. Teledyne FLIR offers a diversified portfolio that serves a number of applications in government & defense, industrial, and commercial markets. Our products help first responders and military personnel protect and save lives, promote efficiency within the trades, and innovate consumer-facing technologies. Teledyne FLIR strives to strengthen public safety and well-being, increase energy and time efficiency, and contribute to healthy and intelligent communities.
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