Manufacturing Supervisor
Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC
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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
What you’ll do
- Own post clean room manufacturing processes to deliver compliant product on time and to specification
- Lead daily production activities and monitor performance against quality, cost, and delivery goals
- Identify bottlenecks and waste, improving flow, throughput, and inventory health
- Apply Lean manufacturing principles to stabilize and optimize operations
- Track and publish key performance indicators including backlog, inventory drivers, and nonconformance cost
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen, and value stream analysis
- Partner cross‑functionally with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Supply Chain
- Supervise, coach, and develop manufacturing staff
- Set clear priorities and expectations, especially during periods of change
- Plan long‑term equipment and workforce needs aligned with business growth
What you need
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and Lean methodologies – required
- Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and drive sustainable improvements – required
- Experience leading and developing manufacturing teams – required
- Experience in regulated or high‑volume manufacturing environments – preferred
- 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing operations or process improvement – required
- Prior hands‑on experience as an individual contributor – required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations Management – preferred
What we offer
- A leadership role with real ownership and decision‑making authority
- The opportunity to drive visible operational improvements
- A collaborative, cross‑functional manufacturing environment
- Professional growth within a respected, technology‑driven organization
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
What happens next
Salary Range:
$77,900.00-$103,800.000The 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, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
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.
Summary
Lead post clean room manufacturing, apply lean practices, improve processes, supervise staff.
Job title
Manufacturing Supervisor
Experience level
3-5 years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
aerospace and defense
Location requirements
US-based, Rancho Cordova, CA, no remote work allowed
Salary
$78k–$104k
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Rancho Cordova, CA, USA