Production Manager

Teledyne Technologies•Poway, CA

17d

About The Position

Teledyne RD Instruments is seeking a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations and ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products that meet customer expectations and business objectives. The role oversees production and test operations, driving operational excellence while supporting growth, quality, delivery, and profitability goals. The manager develops and executes manufacturing operating plans, optimizes capacity and resource planning, drives continuous improvement, and builds high-performing teams. The position leads supervisors and production personnel and fosters accountability, collaboration, safety, innovation, and employee engagement. It operates with a high degree of autonomy and includes decisions affecting production performance, workforce development, operational efficiency, and long-term manufacturing capabilities. The Production Manager is accountable for manufacturing performance, including safety, quality, on-time delivery, labor productivity, inventory accuracy, and manufacturing cost. The role works across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Operations leadership to address production needs and support business objectives, including new product introductions and strategic initiatives. Supervisory duties may include leading supervisors and directly supervising exempt and non-exempt employees, as well as hiring, training, work assignment, performance appraisal, and resolving employee concerns. Applicants must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations and be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. The anticipated salary range is $96,600–$128,800; actual compensation depends on factors including location, education, training, experience, skills, and position type.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline, and 5–10 years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced, high-tech electromechanical manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven ability to lead through change and build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Strong coaching, mentoring, and team-development skills.
Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, workforce management, and capacity planning.
Experience managing high-mix, low-volume electromechanical manufacturing environments with varying product configurations and customer requirements.
Knowledge of electronics manufacturing, electromechanical assembly, test processes, and troubleshooting methodologies.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction and production scaling activities.
Proficiency with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and operational excellence methodologies.
Experience implementing cost-reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing performance dashboards.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with business intelligence and reporting tools.
Understanding of manufacturing financial metrics, budgeting, and cost management.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to communicate and influence at all organizational levels.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex operational and workforce challenges.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR and comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations.
Must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

Account for manufacturing performance, including safety, quality, on-time delivery, labor productivity, inventory accuracy, and manufacturing cost.
Lead daily operational execution through accountability processes, production reviews, resource allocation, issue escalation, and recovery planning.
Develop and execute manufacturing operating plans aligned with organizational goals and growth initiatives.
Ensure production schedules are met through labor planning, equipment utilization, and material availability management.
Monitor and improve operational metrics, including throughput, on-time delivery, first-pass yield, inventory accuracy, labor efficiency, and schedule attainment.
Ensure manufacturing processes are executed, documented, and continuously improved to support business requirements.
Lead production test operations and ensure adequate test capacity, equipment readiness, and troubleshooting support.
Coordinate cross-functional resolution of manufacturing, test, material, and quality issues that threaten schedules or customer commitments.
Champion workplace safety and ensure compliance with company, regulatory, and environmental requirements and established operating procedures.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, and EHS on quality standards and regulatory requirements; lead investigations and corrective actions for safety incidents, quality concerns, and operational disruptions.
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, visual management, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
Implement process improvements to increase productivity, reduce cycle times, improve quality, and lower manufacturing costs.
Reduce scrap, rework, overtime, and schedule delays while improving operational predictability.
Use data analytics and operational metrics to identify trends, solve problems, and guide decisions.
Analyze demand, capacity constraints, workforce needs, and equipment utilization; develop workforce and capacity plans for forecasted demand and growth.
Recommend capital investments, equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and staffing requirements.
Partner with Supply Chain, Planning, and Engineering to mitigate risks and resolve material or production constraints.
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing manufacturing organization; coach and mentor supervisors and managers.
Foster employee engagement, teamwork, inclusion, and professional growth; set performance expectations and use performance management to support accountability and development.
Support succession planning, workforce development, and cross-training initiatives.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Operations leadership to achieve business objectives.
Support New Product Introduction efforts by ensuring manufacturing readiness and successful transitions into production.
Collaborate with procurement teams and suppliers to address material challenges and improve supply chain performance.
Provide operational leadership for strategic initiatives and special projects.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems.