Service Depot Repair Supervisor

Teledyne; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a Depot Service Manager to oversee the Service Depot Repair team in San Diego, driving timely, high-quality instrument repairs. You will plan, organize, and manage daily activities, prioritize workload, and ensure service levels meet commitments while advancing continual improvements.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to safety and quality requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field and 3–7 years of service, repair, or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documentation, procedures, and schematics.
• Follows import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and manage daily depot repair activities.
• Manage repair workflow, priorities, and resource allocation to meet turnaround time and delivery commitments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain service processes, procedures, and standards.
• Establish and track KPIs such as turnaround time, backlog, and first-pass yield, driving continuous improvement actions.
• Prepare and review reports, metrics, and systemic issues with Service management.
• Troubleshoot and support resolution of complex technical issues; act as escalation point for technicians and customer concerns.
• Identify and drive corrective actions for recurring issues in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
• Maintain and build technical product knowledge across the repair team.
• Provide guidance to service personnel in handling difficult or complex repairs and customer issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve service effectiveness and add value to related functions (Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering).
• Drive process improvements using Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Project Management

Troubleshooting

ERP Systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Tools

ERP Systems

Service Management Software

Job description

US - San Diego, CA

Full time

REQ35209

Be visionary

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.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Summary

Responsible for overseeing daily operations of the Service Depot Repair team, ensuring timely, high-quality repair of customer instruments. Plans, organizes, directs, manages, and evaluates depot service activities, technical support coordination, and performance metrics to deliver strong customer outcomes and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Plan, organize, direct, and manage daily depot repair activities.

• Manage repair workflow, priorities, and resource allocation to meet turnaround time and delivery commitments.

• Develop, implement, and maintain service processes, procedures, and standards.

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as turnaround time, backlog, and first-pass yield, driving continuous improvement actions.

• Prepare and review reports, metrics, and systemic issues with Service management.

• Troubleshoot and support resolution of complex technical issues; act as escalation point for technicians and customer concerns.

• Identify and drive corrective actions for recurring issues in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations.

• Maintain and build technical product knowledge across the repair team.

• Provide guidance to service personnel in handling difficult or complex repairs and customer issues.

• Identify opportunities to improve service effectiveness and add value to related functions (Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering).

• Drive process improvements using Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position provides direct supervision for depot repair technicians. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, and development of team members.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability, Analytical Problem Solving, and Technical Skills – Uses data and experience to resolve complex repair and process issues.

• Project Management / Planning and Organizing – Effectively manages workload, priorities, and team performance.

• Oral Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively with team members, management, and customers.

• Written Communication – Provides clear documentation, reports, and technical communication.

• Teamwork – Builds collaboration across functions and supports team success.

• Leadership / Managing – Leads, motivates, and develops team members while driving accountability and performance.

• Professionalism, Business Acumen, and Judgment – Understands business impact of service operations decisions.

• Organizational Support and Ethics – Acts with integrity and aligns with company values.

• Interpersonal Skills – Works effectively across departments to improve service outcomes.

• Safety and Security – Follows safety procedures, uses PPE, and ensures safe work practices.

Qualifications

Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in a related technical field and 3–7 years of service, repair, or manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Computer, Language, and Reasoning Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documentation, procedures, and schematics. Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions from customers and employees. Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100 quality systems

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen

• Familiarity with ERP or service management systems

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability

Other Qualifications

• U.S. Person status required for access to controlled technical data

• Ability to travel occasional y (domestic/international)

Salary Range:

$77,900.00-$103,800.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but is not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day .

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.