Production Manager

Beyond Gravity; Tampere; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Gravity in Tampere, Finland, is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily operations, drive efficiency, safety and quality. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Project Management to ensure manufacturability and successful project delivery.

The role focuses on developing production capabilities, continuous improvement, and developing your team in a high-tech environment. You will lead a dedicated production team, fostering engagement and a culture of

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in manufacturing operations inside electronics production.
• Strong experience in production planning, resource management, and execution.
• Proven leadership of production teams and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations with planning, balancing, capacity utilisation and on-time delivery.
• Manage scheduling, daily management activities and escalations.
• Ensure cleanroom facilities, equipment availability and workplace optimisation.
• Drive 6S, Lean, Value Stream Mapping and waste reduction.
• Ensure HSSE compliance and promote safety culture.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Project Management.
• Contribute to cost estimates, capacity assessments and ERP/process improvement.
• Develop and coach production team, align with company values.

Skills

Manufacturing ops

Production planning

Resource management

Operational execution

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Space/aerospace sector knowledge

Job description

Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first space company to combine a startup mindset, agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. In 2024, the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com

Your crew

At our site, you will lead production operations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of high-quality products in a safe and well‑organised working environment. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Project Management, to ensure smooth production flow and successful project execution.

As Production Manager, you will play a key role in developing our production capabilities, improving operational efficiency and building a strong culture of continuous improvement. You will lead and develop your team, fostering engagement, collaboration and a shared commitment to operational excellence.

This is an opportunity to shape and continuously improve manufacturing operations in a high‑tech environment, combining hands‑on operational leadership with long‑term development of production processes, people and capabilities.

We are now looking for a driven and enthusiastic Production Manager to join our team in Tampere, Finland.

Your mission

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading daily production operations and ensuring that delivery, quality, cost and safety targets are achieved. You will drive operational excellence, develop efficient manufacturing processes and ensure that production capabilities support both current business needs and future growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading daily production operations, ensuring effective production planning, workload balancing, capacity utilisation and on‑time delivery.
• Managing production scheduling and follow‑up, coordinating daily management activities and addressing operational challenges and escalations.
• Ensuring the effective management of cleanroom facilities, production areas, equipment availability, maintenance planning and workplace optimisation.
• Driving the implementation and continuous improvement of 6S, Lean Manufacturing and other operational excellence practices, including Value Stream Mapping, visual management, daily management systems and waste reduction.
• Ensuring compliance with HSSE requirements and promoting a strong safety culture across all operational areas.
• Leading industrialisation initiatives and developing efficient manufacturing methods, tools and processes to improve productivity, quality and scalability.
• Monitoring and improving key operational performance indicators related to delivery, quality, productivity, inventory and safety, using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborating closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Project Management to ensure manufacturability, effective resource planning and successful project execution.
• Supporting proposal and bid activities through manufacturing cost estimates, capacity assessments, production scheduling input and risk evaluation, while contributing to the optimisation of ERP and manufacturing planning processes.
• Leading, coaching and developing the production team in line with company values, business objectives and strategy, fostering engagement, accountability, a positive working environment and a strong team spirit.
• Contributing to the strategic development of Operations and long‑term production capability planning, while promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

As a leader, you will lead by example and bring our company values — Curious, Passionate and Together — to life in your everyday work.

Your story

Must-have's:

• Several years of experience in manufacturing operations within electronics production environments.
• Strong experience in production planning, resource management, and operational execution.
• Proven leadership experience in managing production teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration capabilities.

Nice to have's:

• Experience within space, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
• Deep understanding of industrialisation and production ramp‑up activities.
• Knowledge of proposal costing, manufacturing quotes, and business case calculations.
• Experience with low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing.
• Familiarity with IPC, ESA, ECSS, or comparable industry standards.
• Commercial and financial understanding of manufacturing operations.
• Experience with automation and digital manufacturing solutions.

Why Beyond Gravity

At Beyond Gravity, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful space projects in an international, high‑tech environment.

You will join a collaborative global Quality organization where you can share knowledge, develop your expertise and contribute to continuous improvement.

We offer you the opportunity to:

• Work on cutting‑edge space projects with real impact.
• Be part of a growing and international high‑tech company.
• Work across the complete product development lifecycle, from development to final verification.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues locally and internationally.
• Contribute directly to improving the way we work and strengthening our quality culture.

Are you ready for lift-off?

Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us.We’re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.

For questions regarding the position, please contact: Janne Kainu | [e-mail]

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Breno Silva | [e-mail]

Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.

Applications by e‑mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.