Production Manager

Thales

London

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

To contribute to the deployment and qualification, including hosting building and set-up of production means (integration workshops electromechanically modules integration including tests benches).
To lead the deployment and qualification of Industry 4.0 initiatives dedicated to productions in total collaboration with the Business Line (BL).
To recruit and manage a core team of industrial engineers and technicians that will be in charge of the production (production, supply chain, logistics...).
To organize the training of the team in France.
To monitor the progress of the local supply chain qualification in line with the production plan.
To prepare the serial production, including the qualification of internal industrial processes and the deployment.
To train the team in LEAN and 5S management and ensure the application of best practices.
To contribute to other projects linked to means/facilities linked to qualification, testing, or production (such as offsets projects).
To lead the serial production for domestic and export programs.
To guarantee the respect of processes and quality standards in line with Thales.
To set-up and monitor through KPIs a plan of continuous improvement to maximize the competitiveness of the local production.
To contribute to the next localization phases to improve the 'In Country Value.'
If necessary, to support the offset and finance teams to prepare the offsets credits claim letters on projects.

Work Experience Requirements

More than 15 years of industrial management of complex devices for defense and/or space applications.
Experience in RF measurement, modules and active antennas integration, and complex testing campaigns.
Successful international experience highly appreciated.

Qualification, Certification & Educational Requirements

Preferred Skills

Management of industrial teams.
Industrial processes for complex systems production and testing.
Supply chain and production management.
Budgets forecast.
LEAN management and continuous improvement.
Innovation mindset for continuous improvement and development of Thales image in the country.
Capacity to work in complex environments.
Communication skills for reporting to top management.
Leadership skills for team development and empowerment.
Fluent English.

HSE Responsibilities

Take care of your own safety and the safety of others as far as practicable.
To be aware of, and play an active role in the achievement of Thales HSE policy & objectives.
Comply with local HSE laws and legislation.
To use safety equipment (including PPE) as required and intended.
Lead by example and actively encourage departments to look at ways to conserve water & energy, minimize the generation of waste, and encourage recycling.
Everyone within Thales has the right to stop work if they believe that their activities may affect their health and safety or that of others. In this circumstance, such conditions must be reported immediately to their line manager and the HSE department.