Senior Operations Manager

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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

The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end manufacturing operations for a highly regulated Aerospace and Defense environment. Operations include Firing Module and Detonator production Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Low-Order Assurance Testing (LAT) and destructive testing welding machining brazing soldering and related special processes. This role ensures safety quality delivery and cost objectives are consistently achieved while maintaining strict compliance with DoD DoE ITAR AS/ISO and explosives safety requirements.

What Youll Do

• Lead all manufacturing operations including explosive device assembly special processing (welding brazing soldering) machining NDT and LAT/destructive testing.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety explosives handling environmental OSHA and ATF regulatory requirements.
• Drive a strong culture of EHS quality and accountability across production teams.
• Own operational performance metrics including safety quality delivery yield scrap labor efficiency and cost.
• Partner with Engineering to support new product introduction (NPI) process qualification PFMEA control plans and production readiness reviews.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO9001 customer contracts configuration control and ITAR/export requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma standard work and problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop and execute capacity planning staffing plans and capital investment strategies.
• Support government and customer audits source inspections and internal compliance assessments.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality Program Management and Finance to meet program commitments and margin objectives.
• Build coach and develop front-line leaders and salaried staff to strengthen bench strength and succession planning.

Leadership & People Management

• Directly manages Ops management team consisting of manufacturing quality supply chain manufacturing engineering continuous improvement EHS security and software engineering.
• Set clear expectations performance goals and accountability systems.
• Foster a disciplined respectful and safety-focused manufacturing culture.
• Lead labor relations and workforce engagement activities as applicable.

What You Need

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Management or related technical field.
• 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in Aerospace Defense or other highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading operations involving special processes such as welding brazing soldering machining and NDT.
• Experience with explosives energetic devices or high-hazard manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100/ISO quality systems and government-regulated manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead safety-critical operations and drive EHS excellence.
• Experience supporting audits customer source inspections and regulatory reviews.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing budgets and cost targets.
• Please note that due to the requirements from the Department of Energy U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering Business or Operations Management.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement training.
• Experience with DoD and DoE contracts configuration management and program execution.
• Prior leadership experience in firing systems detonators or energetic device manufacturing.

Working Conditions & Requirements

• Work performed in manufacturing and test environments including explosive-rated facilities.
• Ability to meet requirements for handling energetic materials and controlled items.
• May require off-shift or weekend support based on operational needs.

What we offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
  401(k) with company match and retirement plans
  Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
  Professional development and training opportunities
  Employee wellness programs and assistance resources
  A collaborative environment working on mission-critical technology

What happens next

Apply online through Teledynes careers page. If your qualifications align our team will contact you for interviews and guide you through the process.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. Employment is contingent on background checks and compliance with applicable regulations.

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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/Affirmative Action 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.