Director, Operations

Be visionary

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

Teledyne Relays (a business unit of Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC), is a manufacturer of Electromechanical Relays, Solid State Relays, Power Controllers, RF COAX Switches and RF Matrix switching systems. The primary manufacturing facilities are located in the United States. We are a vertically orientated manufacturing and design company with major operations in Southern California.

Teledyne Relays’ mission, vision, and value statements have never really changed in principle since 1963. Dedication to every employee and client’s success; Innovation that matters - for our company and for the world; Trust and personal responsibility in all relationships – Teledyne Relays is EveryWhereYouLook!

Manages all activities related to manufacturing by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be

assigned.

• Responsible for the operation of production including meeting KPI targets for customer OTD, PDB and shipment linearity
• Provides weekly, monthly and quarterly revenue reports to management
• Provides current job status to customer support & expedites orders where needed
• Orders and approves production supplies and equipment
• Collaborates closely with Materials Planning and Purchasing to ensure manufacturing plan is supported
• Maintains/repairs production equipment with sub-contract support
• Works with all levels of management to enforce company policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• BA or BS in Business Administration or relevant field from four-year college or university
• 7+ years of Operations experience in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Experience or Certified in Lean and Quality Tools Certification - Yellow or Green Belt.
• Ability to lead and coach team members
• Understanding of forecasting and budgeting
• Ability to solve problems swiftly and identify process improvements to stabilize the process
• Working knowledge of Infor XA/ERP System  
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability and willingness to travel: 10%

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Teledyne Relays requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check and pass a drug screen prior to employment.

Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a "US Person" (US Citizens, US Nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees).

Please note the salary range posted below is a general guideline for this job level and location. When extending an offer, a variety of factors are considered such as responsibilities of the position, relevant education and experience, certifications, knowledge and skills.

Pay range: $170-$180k

Salary Range:

$150,400.00-$200,500.000

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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. ​