Head of Manufacturing

6 giorni fa


Italia Thales Group A tempo pieno

Location: Gorgonzola, Italy

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems, and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Gorgonzola hosts the Navigations Air Systems (NAS) domain, which involves avionics, navigation, and radar systems for civil air traffic and technologies supporting the activities of civilian and military pilots, ATC controllers, and technicians of several airlines, air traffic control agencies, and Air Force around the world. Italy is the Group’s Competence center for the design, production, and delivery of Navigation Aids products and Competence Centre for the delivery of non-Radar Surveillance Products.

JOB OBJECTIVE
The Head of Manufacturing at Thales is a member of the Industry team and acts as the manufacturing subject matter expert with end-to-end visibility and responsibility over shop floor Integration & Testing activities for the Italian manufacturing plant, implementing Lean practices in coordination with the Business Segment international organization. He/She is responsible for overseeing and managing all operations on the manufacturing shop floor. This role involves ensuring production targets are met, maintaining quality standards, managing the shop floor workforce, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The I&T Manager will work closely with other departments to ensure smooth production flow and adherence to safety protocols.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Head of Manufacturing covers as head of production the following domains: Shopfloor management, Production Control, and Incoming Inspection. In this role, he/she will plan, coordinate, and control manufacturing processes to ensure production schedules are met, monitor production activities, making adjustments as necessary to meet production targets and deadlines. He/she will ensure the efficient use of resources, including labor, materials, and equipment. He/she will implement and maintain quality control standards and procedures to ensure products meet quality specifications and will address and resolve any quality issues that arise during production.

In this role, he/she is in charge of lean deployment, participating in the construction of the lean approach, ensuring methodological support of operational teams, and animating lean dynamics through coaching and communication. He/She will identify opportunities for process improvements and implement lean manufacturing techniques. As Manager, he/she will supervise, train, and evaluate shop floor employees, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge and foster a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and employee engagement.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
APICS certification is an advantage. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in engineering is preferred. Experience (5 years) in production management & Lean projects implementation within preferably electronics, automotive, or mechanical environments is mandatory. An electronic sourcing and automotive background will be considered as a plus. Skills required include the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team, strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Strong leadership capabilities and the capability to federate teams and drive consensus in a transversal dynamic and perform in an international environment are essential for liaising with foreign counterparts as well as dealing with internal customers located in different regions of the world. Good ERP knowledge (MRP/MPS/Forecast management) is important for the role. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and being IT savvy are also mandatory for the role. Regarding soft skills, a willingness to take over responsibilities, openness to challenges, an agile and proactive approach, with a demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects, as well as a collaborative, solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills are important for this team-oriented role.

At Thales, we provide CAREERS and not just 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. Great journeys start here, apply now

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