Work Cell Lead: Hands-on, High-Impact Assembly

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Work Cell Lead to drive operational performance within a production work cell. This role combines front-line hands-on production work with leadership to own cell results and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The successful candidate will proactively identify issues, implement solutions, and lead a team to meet production and quality expectations while coordinating with logistics and maintenance to resolve constraints.

Responsibilities

• Own daily work cell performance, including output, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Remain actively engaged in hands-on production work while balancing leadership responsibilities.
• Monitor real-time performance and proactively adjust staffing, workflow, or priorities.
• Ensure quality of all output and drive corrective actions for defects or trends.
• Troubleshoot process, equipment, and personnel issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Motivate and direct team members to meet production and quality expectations.
• Ensure materials, staffing, and equipment are aligned to meet production demands.
• Coordinate with logistics, maintenance, and leadership to resolve constraints.
• Maintain 5S standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safety compliance and proactively address hazards.
• Train and develop employees and support skill progression within the team.
• Communicate work cell performance, issues, and priorities across shifts and leadership.

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Work Cell Lead to drive operational performance within a production work cell. This role combines front-line hands-on production work with leadership to own cell results and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The successful candidate will proactively identify issues, implement solutions, and lead a team to meet production and quality expectations while coordinating with logistics and maintenance to resolve constraints.