Manufacturing 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.

What’s The Role? Teledyne ETM in Newark, CA is seeking an individual to join our Operations team as a Manufacturing Manager . The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, execution, and continuous improvement of our High Energy X-Ray (HEX) manufacturing operations. This position leads a team of approximately 12-15 direct reports and is accountable for ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time production of complex cargo and vehicle inspection systems designed for the global security market. The Manufacturing Manager partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales to achieve customer delivery commitments while driving operational excellence, quality, productivity, and cost improvements. What Makes You a Great Fit The ideal candidate is an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has a proven track record of building high-performing teams. They are passionate about continuous improvement, skilled at balancing daily production requirements with strategic objectives, and capable of driving measurable results through Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies. They are collaborative, data-driven, and committed to delivering exceptional quality and on-time performance for customers. What You’ll Do •  Lead, coach, and develop a manufacturing team of approximately 15 direct reports to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives. •  Manage daily manufacturing operations for ETM's High Energy X-Ray (HEX) product line. •  Establish production priorities and maintain schedules to ensure on-time customer delivery. •  Partner with Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain to meet business and customer requirements. •  Monitor production performance and proactively resolve material, labor, capacity, and process constraints. •  Recruit, hire, train, and develop manufacturing personnel as business needs dictate. •  Drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. •  Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction, process efficiency, and throughput improvements. •  Champion and sustain 5S standards across all manufacturing areas. •  Facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects that improve quality, productivity, and delivery performance. •  Apply Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies to reduce defects, variation, and manufacturing inefficiencies. •  Track and analyze key performance metrics, including on-time delivery, labor efficiency, first-pass yield, and productivity. •  Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process improvement initiatives to improve manufacturability and scalability. •  Ensure compliance with company policies, quality management systems, and all applicable safety and regulatory requirements. •  Identify and implement opportunities for capacity expansion, cost reduction, automation, and long-term operational improvement. What You’ll Need •  Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent combination of education and progressive manufacturing leadership experience may be considered. •  Eligibility to work on