Head of Underwater Systems Operations

Thales Group; Templecombe; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Annual bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Thales UK is seeking a visionary Head of Industry for Under Water Systems to lead the full industrial ecosystem, spanning planning, procurement, manufacturing and logistics. You will shape industrial strategy, champion lean principles and drive Industry 4.0 transformation across the organisation.

You will manage a large, multi-disciplinary team, ensuring delivery excellence, cost control, and strong customer satisfaction while embedding continuous improvement and a culture of operational

Formación

• Senior operational leader with experience in complex manufacturing and supply chains.
• Lean manufacturing expertise (5S, Kaizen) and industrial transformation.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive change.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end industrial delivery across planning, procurement, manufacturing and logistics.
• Deploy and drive industrial strategy and the use of resources (people, finance, physical assets).
• Oversee supply chain, manufacturing, industrial engineering and continuous improvement activities (total headcount ~300, 8 direct reports).
• Ensure successful industrialisation of new products from design to production.
• Drive performance against quality, cost, and delivery targets by optimising inventory, supply and WIP.
• Lead adoption of Industry 4.0 and digital industrial technologies; ensure ERP/MES/QMS usage.

Conocimientos

Senior leadership

Lean manufacturing

Change management

Educación

Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

Herramientas

ERP

MES

QMS

Descripción del empleo

Thales UK is seeking a visionary Head of Industry for Under Water Systems to lead the full industrial ecosystem, spanning planning, procurement, manufacturing and logistics. You will shape industrial strategy, champion lean principles and drive Industry 4.0 transformation across the organisation.

You will manage a large, multi-disciplinary team, ensuring delivery excellence, cost control, and strong customer satisfaction while embedding continuous improvement and a culture of operational