Job Summary
The Head of Manufacturing at Thales is responsible for overseeing and managing all operations on the manufacturing shop floor in Gorgonzola, Italy. The role involves ensuring production targets are met, maintaining quality standards, managing the shopfloor workforce, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Ensure the efficient use of resources, including labor, materials, and equipment.
* Implement and maintain quality control standards and procedures to ensure products meet quality specifications.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement lean manufacturing techniques.
* Supervise, train, and evaluate shopfloor employees, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Requirements:
* APICS certification is an advantage.
* Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, engineering field is an advantage.
* Experience (5 years) in production management & Lean projects implementation within preferably electronics, automotive, mechanical environments is mandatory.
* Electronic sourcing and automotive background will be considered as a plus.
* Skills required: Ability to manage and motivate a diverse team, strong organizational and time management skills and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Strong leadership capabilities and capability to federate teams and drive consensus in a transversal dynamic and performing in international environment.
About Thales:
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.