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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
About Us
Teledyne Energetics UK have been designing and developing solutions for the safety, arming, and initiation technology sector since 1984. This includes military energetic devices from components through to complete systems. Some of the flagship product lines include active vehicle safety systems, sea mine fuzes, modular artillery fuzes, flight termination units, electronic Safe & Arm Units, and electronic Ignition Safety Devices. Originally part of the Teledyne e2v family, Teledyne Energetics also delivers a range of services to its global customer base. Design services include modelling and testing of fully packaged circuitry for control and initiation of detonators, which are carried out at our fully licensed site at Lincoln. Everyone who joins Teledyne Energetics UK plays a part in contributing to our success, our continued growth, and being best-in-class in our field.
Production Manager
The Production Manager is responsible for leading and optimising all manufacturing operations within the production environment, ensuring that production output meets agreed production plans, customer demand, quality standards, and cost targets. The role focuses on driving operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and team performance.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Execution
Deliver the production plan in line with the agreed S&OP demand plan
Ensure adherence to schedules, priorities, and takt(cycle) times
Monitor daily output performance and address deviations proactively
Collaborate with Planning, Procurement, and Engineering to ensure smooth execution
Ensure all production hours are captured and logged to the correct project ID
Ensure all ERP (SAP) transactions/process are completed on time and accurately
Team Leadership & Absence Management
Lead, develop, and manage production teams
Proactively manage absence, attendance, and workforce availability to protect delivery
Ensure sufficient cover, cross-training, and resilience within teams
Set clear objectives and performance expectations aligned to business KPIs
Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
Manage staffing levels, skills matrix, and training plans
Conduct regular performance reviews and implement corrective actions
Ensure all team members are trained, compliant, and operating safely at all times
Continuous Improvement (CI)
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, waste reduction)
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce cost
Support introduction of new technologies and automation where applicable
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring issues
Quality & Compliance
Ensure all production activities comply with:
Quality standards
Regulatory requirements
Work closely with Quality teams to resolve non-conformance issues
Promote a “right first time” culture
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Ensure all operations meet health & safety standards
Lead by example in promoting a safe working environment
Embed safety into daily operations (tier meetings, start-up briefs, performance reviews)
Conduct risk assessments and ensure controls are in place
Investigate incidents and implement preventative measures
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Capacity & Resource Management
Support the Demand and Supply Manager to ensure production capacity aligns with demand requirements
Identify constraints and escalate risks early
Manage equipment utilisation and downtime (alongside Maintenance)
Support capital investment planning
Cost Control & Budget Management
Manage labour and operational costs within agreed budgets
Identify cost-saving initiatives
Minimise waste, scrap, and inefficiencies
Key Interfaces
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar role (manufacturing environment)
Strong leadership and people management skills
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Strong problem-solving and analytical capability
Experience in regulated industries (aerospace, defence, electronics) preferred
Key Behaviours
Results-driven with strong ownership mindset
Proactive and solutions-focused
Strong communicator across all levels
Attention to detail and quality-focused
Continuous improvement mindset
Operational Performance & KPIs
OTIF (On Time In Full)
Schedule Adherence
Build Plan Attainment (BPA)
Labour Efficiency/Utilisation
Scrap Rate
Rework Hours/Qty
Near Miss Reporting
Absenteeism Rate
Training Completion/Skills Matrix Coverage
Lead/support meeting structure including Tier 1 and 2, MRB, FRB
Teledyne UK Company Benefits
As part of the wider Teledyne UK group, we also offer our employees a range of company benefits that include:
Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year.
Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing.
Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Enhanced family-friendly benefits and policies.
Company sick pay.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity.
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.
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