Production / Manufacturing Manager

Thales Group; Templecombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate APRU Manager for a maternity cover role. This position involves overseeing production operations to ensure a robust supply chain for a key UK MOD program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations management and a degree in a relevant field. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative underwater systems while supporting future growth. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Performance Related Bonus

Annual Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Life Cover

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the MOD environment is essential.
• Experience managing 30-40 direct reports in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams to achieve operational objectives in production.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment regulations.
• Develop and implement industrial strategies and budgets.

Skills

Operations management

Lean/continuous improvement techniques

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

Financial awareness

MRP2 principles

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Systems/logistics

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

APRU Manager - Maternity Cover FTC

APRU Manager - Maternity Cover FTC

Apply remote type On-Site locations Templecombe time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: April 14, 2025 (11 days left to apply) job requisition id R0284119 Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom.

THALES are looking to recruit a passionate & driven Production / Manufacturing Manager / APRU Manager (Autonomous Production & Repair Unit) to develop and consolidate Industrial operations to ensure a robust end to end supply chain to enable reliable deliveries to a vital UK MOD programme whilst continuing to support future growth in this market for our Under Water Systems (UWS) Division.

This role is a FTC for 12 months Maternity Cover.

Thales Under Water Systems (UWS) in Templecombe have developed a new state of the art industrial capability to produce outboard submarine hull array equipment following a c£30M facilities and process investment program.

This role would suit a high calibre individual who is working as a Production or Manufacturing manager within a similar industry.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Performance Related Bonus
• Annual Bonus
• Private Medical Insurance for yourself and Partner.
• Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Life Cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts

What will you deliver?

• Responsible for all the industrial functions of a production line or several work cells with a lower complexity, by managing teams to guarantee the reach of the operational objectives.
• Contribute to the elaboration and the deployment of the industrial strategy (MTIP) of the concerned perimeter (competitiveness).
• According to the implemented organisation, elaborate the operating budget of the concerned perimeter (MYB) and guarantee the reach of objectives and the delivery of associated results.
• Be responsible for the strict respect for current regulations in terms of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) within the concerned perimeter.
• Guarantee the good industrialization of products, and develop new processes, standards or operational plans upon the business strategy within the industrial domain.
• Interface with others within the organization (Operational) on new industrial proposals and programmes (Continuous Improvement Plans, Change Management).
• Identify and analyse complex questions, and improve, change or adapt existing methods and techniques within the Industrial domain.

Who are we looking for?

• Strong understanding of the MOD environment
• Degree level qualification or equivalent in either Manufacturing Systems/logistics or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Operations management and control
• Lean/continuous improvement techniques and change management.
• Operational financial awareness, including operational budgets and factory cost modelling (Direct £1M, Shared £10M and Sales throughput £30M)
• Effective management of complex industrial activities and projects
• Knowledge of MRP2 principles
• Experience of having 30-40 direct reports

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.

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