Production Manager

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 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