X-ray Source Production Line Manager

About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 179 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements.

ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location/Region: Dublin, CA

What's the role?

The X-ray Source Production Line Manager has full ownership of the ZXR1 production line, including daily work planning and execution, staffing, employee performance, safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, systems, and continuous improvement.

The manager sets priorities, sequences work, assigns resources, monitors results, removes barriers, and adjusts the plan to meet business commitments.

Reporting to the Director of X-ray Source Production and Development, the manager directly leads the technician organization and coordinates with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Finance, and other partners to maintain a safe, capable, and predictable production operation.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning, Execution, Capacity, and Delivery


* Own the daily, weekly, and longer-range production plan for the ZXR1 line, aligned with customer demand and business commitments.


* Set priorities, sequence work orders, assign technicians and equipment, confirm readiness, and adjust the plan throughout the day as conditions change.


* Lead daily floor execution, communicate expectations, monitor progress, and resolve constraints affecting safety, quality, delivery, and cost.


* Maintain capacity and staffing plans covering equipment, process constraints, labor, skills, materials, and forecast demand.


* Own schedule attainment, shipment commitments, recovery plans, utilization, throughput, and escalation of cross-functional risks.

Team Leadership and Development


* Directly manage and lead ZXR1 technicians, including hiring, onboarding, attendance, work expectations, performance management, employee relations, and development.


* Maintain a culture of accountability focused on safety, quality, ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.


* Ensure appropriate staffing, training, cross-training, and skill coverage for current and future production needs.


* Coach employees, provide timely feedback, conduct performance reviews, address performance or conduct issues, and support career development.

Production Systems, Master Data, and Inventory Controls


* Ensure timely, accurate SAP transactions for work orders, material movemen...