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Production Manager

US - Poway, CA (TDY)Full-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-09

Core

Leads manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products for industrial growth markets including aerospace, defense, and oceanographic research.

Role type

Senior IC Production Manager

Builds

Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) and Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs)

Domain

Industrial manufacturing (aerospace, defense, oceanographic research)

Required skills

Manufacturing operations leadership, Lean Manufacturing (5S, Value Stream Mapping), Capacity planning, Safety compliance, Team development, Data analytics, Cross-functional collaboration, New Product Introduction (NPI) support

Preferred skills

Engineering or Operations Management background, Experience in fast-paced high-tech electromechanical environments

Technologies

ERP systems, Manufacturing execution systems, Data analytics tools

Responsibilities

Develop and execute manufacturing operating plans, drive continuous improvement initiatives, lead production test operations, manage workforce and capacity planning, ensure safety and quality compliance, coach and mentor supervisors

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities