Production Leader, Lean Manufacturing & Growth

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets and leads a diverse portfolio. Teledyne RD Instruments specializes in ADCPs and DVLs for oceanographic and underwater navigation applications.

The Production Manager role drives safe, cost-effective manufacturing and continuous improvement across the facility. The position emphasizes leadership, capacity planning, and collaboration to meet delivery and profitability goals while fostering a culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology or related field.
• 5–10 years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced, high-tech electromechanical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient production and quality.
• Drive Lean initiatives, 5S, and continuous improvement activities.
• Plan capacity, optimize resource use and production scheduling.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations leadership.
• Develop and mentor supervisors and frontline teams.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets and leads a diverse portfolio. Teledyne RD Instruments specializes in ADCPs and DVLs for oceanographic and underwater navigation applications.

The Production Manager role drives safe, cost-effective manufacturing and continuous improvement across the facility. The position emphasizes leadership, capacity planning, and collaboration to meet delivery and profitability goals while fostering a culture of