Production Manager

Location: Irvine, CA, US, 92614

Business Unit: Treitler FMH

Posting Date: Mar 3, 2026

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Product Manager oversees operations within a specific product line, ensuring compliance with procedures and processes while meeting throughput and sales goals. This role establishes a production cell for the THAAD line from material receipt to final inspection, ensuring quality, productivity, cost objectives, and safety standards are met. The position requires strong leadership, process management, and collaboration across a matrix environment.

How You Will Do It:

Drive production ramp-up to 4x current volume through risk management, capacity planning, and process improvements.
Plan, organize, and supervise operations to meet production schedules cost-effectively.
Ensure compliance with process controls, operating instructions, and quality standards.
Achieve throughput, earned hours, and budget targets for sales, profit, productivity, and on-time delivery.
Lead and develop teams through coaching, training, and performance management.
Maintain effective employee relations and resolve issues promptly.
Manage staffing levels to meet production requirements.
Oversee annual budgeting and submit capital equipment requests as needed.
Ensure workplace safety and compliance with legal and company standards.
Collaborate with peers across manufacturing, planning, materials, and quality functions.
Other duties as assigned.

What We Look For:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or 5–7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
Ability to thrive in fast-changing priorities and make decisions with incomplete information.
Strong project management skills and experience in Lean Manufacturing and cell leadership.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a high-paced environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing planning tools.
Analytical, improvement-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and reasoning abilities.
Demonstrated leadership experience with ability to mentor and develop others.
Business acumen and ability to deliver results in dynamic environments.

What’s In It For You:

Competitive Compensation & Holiday Pay
Great Health Benefits, and 401(k) plans
Paid Time Off per year depending on level
Less red tape – we have an environment that supports the entrepreneurial spirit
Fun & Promising culture while also providing work/life balance for our employees
Fast growth opportunities and quicker career development for the right candidate
Mentors to help you grow both personally and professionally

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary Minimum: $110,000

Salary Maximum: $120,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

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