Weekend Production Manager - Lean & Safety Lead

Thales Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Annual bonus

Employee discounts

Job summary

Thales Group in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Activity Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing cell on the Friday–Sunday weekend shift. You will own day-to-day operations, drive performance to meet the Master Production Schedule, and coach a talented team to deliver world-class solutions.

Responsibilities include championing HSE, ensuring quality, promoting Lean practices, and supporting recruitment and training to build a flexible, inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of HSE, quality standards, and KPIs.
• Passion for Lean manufacturing and CI.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture and PPE compliance.
• Lead all HSE activities including risk assessments and training.
• Plan and deliver work schedules aligned to the Master Production Schedule.
• Monitor and report daily performance against KPIs.
• Promote Lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team; support training and onboarding.

Skills

Team leadership

HSE knowledge

Operational KPIs

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

Chorus

Tools

Chorus

Job description

Thales Group in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Activity Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing cell on the Friday–Sunday weekend shift. You will own day-to-day operations, drive performance to meet the Master Production Schedule, and coach a talented team to deliver world-class solutions.

Responsibilities include championing HSE, ensuring quality, promoting Lean practices, and supporting recruitment and training to build a flexible, inclusive workforce.