Growth-Driven General Manager, Tech Manufacturing

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne MEC in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a General Manager to lead the business unit, shaping strategy, operations, financial results, and talent development for a high‑tech manufacturing organization.

You will own full P&L, drive revenue growth and Lean manufacturing, lead cross‑functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance, and build lasting customer relationships while ensuring regulatory and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic leadership, financial acumen, and business planning skills - required
• Experience leading a technical manufacturing business with full profit and loss accountability - required
• At least 5 years of General Manager experience in a manufacturing environment with revenues exceeding $50 million - required
• Experience within aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or related industrial markets - required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline - required
• MBA, advanced degree, military leadership experience, acquisition integration experience, or a technical engineering leadership background - preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall business strategy, execution, and performance of Teledyne MEC.
• Own full profit and loss responsibility, including operating plans, forecasting, capital investments, and financial results.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, and return on invested capital.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Development, Program Management, and Human Resources.
• Develop and execute long-term growth strategies, including new market opportunities and strategic investments.
• Build and maintain strong customer, partner, and stakeholder relationships.
• Drive manufacturing excellence through Lean principles, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
• Manage product, program, and technology portfolios to maximize business performance and customer satisfaction.
• Develop high-performing leaders, succession plans, and organizational capability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, export control, contractual, and corporate requirements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

P&L ownership

Operational excellence

Change management

Stakeholder management

Team development

GM experience

Manufacturing leadership

Aerospace/defense exposure

Engineering degree

MBA preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Teledyne MEC in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a General Manager to lead the business unit, shaping strategy, operations, financial results, and talent development for a high‑tech manufacturing organization.

You will own full P&L, drive revenue growth and Lean manufacturing, lead cross‑functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance, and build lasting customer relationships while ensuring regulatory and quality compliance.