This role leads manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products that meet customer expectations and business objectives. The Production Manager drives operational excellence across production and test operations while supporting growth, quality, delivery, and profitability goals. This position provides leadership across supervisors and production personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, innovation, and employee engagement.
Responsibilities
Accountable for manufacturing performance including safety, quality, on-time delivery, labor productivity, inventory accuracy, and manufacturing cost performance
Drive daily operational execution through tiered accountability processes, production reviews, resource allocation, issue escalation, and recovery planning to ensure customer commitments are achieved
Develop and execute manufacturing operating plans aligned with organizational goals and growth initiatives
Ensure production schedules are met through effective labor planning, equipment utilization, and material availability management
Monitor and improve key operational metrics, including throughput, on-time delivery, first-pass yield, inventory accuracy, labor efficiency, and schedule attainment
Ensure manufacturing processes are effectively executed, documented, and continuously improved to support current and future business requirements
Lead production test operations and ensure adequate test capacity, equipment readiness, and troubleshooting support to meet production schedules
Drive cross-functional resolution of manufacturing, test, material, and quality issues that threaten production schedules or customer commitments
Champion a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all company, regulatory, and environmental requirements
Maintain accountability for employee safety, safe work practices, and compliance with established operating procedures
Partner with Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements
Lead investigations and corrective actions related to safety incidents, quality concerns, and operational disruptions
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing manufacturing operations
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, visual management, waste reduction, and continuous improvement activities
Identify and implement process improvements that increase productivity, reduce cycle times, improve quality, and lower manufacturing costs
Lead efforts to reduce scrap, rework, overtime, and schedule delays while improving operational predictability
Utilize data analytics and operational metrics to identify trends, solve problems, and drive decision-making
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Analyze production demand, capacity constraints, workforce requirements, and equipment utilization to support business objectives
Develop workforce and capacity plans to support forecasted demand and business growth
Provide recommendations regarding 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 to strengthen leadership capability and accountability
Foster employee engagement, teamwork, inclusion, and professional growth
Establish clear performance expectations and utilize performance management tools to promote accountability and development
Support succession planning, workforce development, and cross-training initiatives to enhance organizational flexibility
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Operations leadership to achieve business objectives
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts by ensuring manufacturing readiness and successful product transitions into production
Collaborate with procurement teams and suppliers to address material challenges and improve supply chain performance
Provide operational leadership support for strategic initiatives and special projects
Provide general supervision to a functional area which may include supervision of supervisors and direct supervision of other exempt and non-exempt personnel
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Provide leadership to employees, interview, hire, and train employees
Plan, assign, and direct work
Appraise performance
Reward and discipline employees
Address complaints and resolve problems
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline and 5-10 years supervisory experience in a fast-paced, high-tech, electromechanical manufacturing environment or 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 (NPI) 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 utilizing 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 effectively communicate and influence at all organizational levels
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex operational and workforce challenges
Compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations
Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR
About the Company
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. Teledyne RD Instruments (RDI) is the industry’s leading manufacturer of Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) for current profiling and wave measurement applications and Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) for precision underwater navigation applications. Teledyne RDI's game-changing technology has allowed tens of thousands of scientists, engineers and researchers explore and understand our world's oceans, rivers and streams in a way that was previously thought impossible.
