Production Manager

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Poway, CA

18d•$96,600 - $128,800

About The Position

The Production Manager leads manufacturing and test operations at Teledyne RD Instruments, ensuring safe, efficient, cost-effective production of high-quality products that meet customer expectations and business objectives. The role is accountable for operational performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory accuracy, and manufacturing costs, while supporting growth and profitability goals. The position develops and executes manufacturing operating plans, optimizes capacity and resources, manages production schedules, and drives continuous improvement. It leads supervisors and production personnel, builds a high-performing organization, and promotes accountability, collaboration, safety, innovation, and employee engagement. The role has a high degree of autonomy and makes decisions affecting production performance, workforce development, operational efficiency, and long-term manufacturing capabilities. The Production Manager works across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Program Management, EHS, and Operations leadership. It supports new product introductions and production transitions, addresses material and quality constraints, and recommends investments and improvements to equipment, facilities, and staffing. The role also has supervisory responsibilities, including hiring, training, assigning and directing work, performance appraisal, employee development, and resolving workplace concerns. Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR and comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. The anticipated salary range is $96,600–$128,800; actual compensation depends on factors including location, education, experience, and skills.

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; equivalent combinations of education and experience are accepted.
Proven ability to lead through change and build 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.
Proficiency in 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 effectively 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 for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Account for manufacturing performance in safety, quality, on-time delivery, labor productivity, inventory accuracy, and manufacturing costs.
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 operational metrics, including throughput, on-time delivery, first-pass yield, inventory accuracy, labor efficiency, and schedule attainment.
Ensure manufacturing processes are executed, documented, and continually improved.
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 affecting schedules or customer commitments.
Champion workplace safety and ensure compliance with company, regulatory, and environmental requirements and operating procedures.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, and EHS to maintain quality standards and regulatory compliance.
Lead investigations and corrective actions related to 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 costs.
Reduce scrap, rework, overtime, and schedule delays while improving operational predictability.
Use data analytics and operational metrics to identify trends, solve problems, and support decisions.
Analyze demand, capacity constraints, workforce requirements, 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, Engineering, procurement teams, and suppliers 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; establish performance expectations and use performance management tools.
Support succession planning, workforce development, and cross-training initiatives.
Collaborate 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.
Provide operational leadership for strategic initiatives and special projects.
Provide general supervision to a functional area, potentially including supervisors and exempt and non-exempt personnel; interview, hire, train, assign work, appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints, and resolve problems.