Team Leader

Kongsberg Defense US; Kongsberg; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good benefits

Flexible work hours

Job summary

KONGSBERG Discovery seeks a Team Leader for the Composite Assembly department in the Ocean Technologies division. Lead a skilled team to deliver hydroacoustic sensors with high precision, collaborating across production to maintain workflow and on-time deliveries.

The role requires a trade certificate or higher education with experience in composites, ERP systems, and cross-team cooperation. Strong Norwegian and English language skills are expected, with a focus on structured, positive

Qualifications

• Trade certificate or relevant higher education.
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• Experience with production of composites.
• Be comfortable with using ERP systems and Excel, and other standard office software.
• Experience cooperating with other teams in complex productions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and overlook the production team so that our deliveries are on-time.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure a good flow in the production.
• Make sure all team members have what they need when they need it.
• Handle quality and efficiency improvement tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Prioritization

Structured

Positive/solution oriented

Education

Trade certificate

Higher education

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Team Leader - Composite Assembly Department (Ocean Technologies)

We are looking for a new Team Leader for the Composite Assembly department in the Ocean Technologies division. Our team consists of skilled workers executing precise hand craft. You will join us making world class hydroacoustic sensors that require high precision which are produced with unique technology and processes. To make these world-class products we must cooperate with all the other teams in production.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and overlook the production team so that our deliveries are on-time
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure a good flow in the production
• Make sure all team members have what they need when they need it
• Handle quality and efficiency improvement tasks

We think you should have

• Trade certificate or relevant higher education
• Experience with production of composites
• Be comfortable with using ERP systems and excel, and other standard office software
• Experience cooperating with other teams in complex productions

You are able to

• Strong language skills in Norwegian and English
• Be positive and solution oriented in a hectic work environment
• Be structured and able to prioritize with the goal of utilizing our team in the most efficient manner
• To fit into our team, it is important that you are solution-oriented and positive. Personal suitability will be emphasized in the overall assessment.

This employment may require a pre-employment check procedure in accordance with company security standards, role or site requirements. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

Why join us

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• A position to grow and learn in
• Possibility to contribute and be a positive force for our team and other teams
• Good benefits, and flexible work hours

Where you will be working

Horten, Horizon

Kongsberg Discovery is serving the ocean space from the deepest sea to outer space. We develop technology to ensure sustainable management of marine resources, monitor climate change and critical infrastructure, and safeguard national security. Our technology aims to sustainably manage marine resources, monitor climate change, secure infrastructure, and protect national security. It is vital for offshore operations, fisheries, marine research, maritime activities, ocean energy production, infrastructure monitoring, and naval operations, addressing crucial global challenges.

We recognize the global sustainability challenges and are committed to developing solutions and products that address environmental impacts on the ocean ecosystem and resolve operational issues. The business has over 1,100 employees located in Horten, Trondheim, Bergen and Oslo in Norway, as well as operations in Alicante in Spain, Aberdeen in the UK, Lynnwood (Seattle), Houston, and New Orleans in the USA, Vancouver and Halifax in Canada, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Singapore. Kongsberg Discovery is part of KONGSBERG, a leading technology group based in Norway.

About KONGSBERG

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

Job type Permanent

Working hours Full-time

Working days Day

Application deadline 20/09/2026

Location Horten

Company homepage http://www.kongsberg.com

Office address

Nedre Vei 8

3183 Horten