Production Manager

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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

Job Description

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. Our technology continues to evolve and impact the world in a positive way. At the core of this journey are our remarkable employees. Their dedication, inspiration, talent and creativity are truly changing the world for the better.​​​

General Overview

The Production Manager leads manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products that meet customer expectations and business objectives. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across production and test operations while supporting growth, quality, delivery, and profitability goals.

The Production Manager develops and executes manufacturing operating plans, optimizes capacity and resource planning, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and builds high-performing teams. This position provides leadership across supervisors and production personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, innovation, and employee engagement.

This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to make decisions that impact production performance, workforce development, operational efficiency, and long-term manufacturing capabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operational Leadership

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.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

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.

Manufacturing Excellence & Continuous Improvement

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.

Capacity Planning & Resource Management

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.

Leadership & Talent Development

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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job provides general supervision to a functional area which may include supervision of supervisors and direct supervision of other exempt and non-exempt personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include providing leadership to employees, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications/Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

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.

Leadership

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.

Technical & Operational

Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning