Production Manager

THALES

Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Lead mission-critical manufacturing team
Drive daily production performance
Champion quality and lean methodology
** Thales is seeking a Production Manager for its Glasgow location to lead a manufacturing team responsible for delivering high-integrity naval products. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership in an industrial setting, with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement. **

Job Summary

  • Lead a mission-critical manufacturing team delivering products that protect and empower global naval capability.
  • As APRU Manager, you’ll take full accountability for the end-to-end industrial delivery of key naval products.
  • At Thales, your work contributes directly to safeguarding lives and strengthening national defence capability.

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Match Score: 75

** Thales is seeking a Production Manager for its Glasgow location to lead a manufacturing team responsible for delivering high-integrity naval products. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership in an industrial setting, with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead mission-critical manufacturing team
  • Drive daily production performance
  • Champion quality and lean methodology
  • Ensure safe operating environment
  • End-to-end industrial delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Operational excellence and people leadership
  • Making an impact that truly matters
  • Collaborative and ambitious team
  • Shaping industrial strategy

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience leading industrial/manufacturing
  • Strong operations management capability
  • Track record of driving continuous improvement
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams
  • Knowledge of lean, quality, industrial processes
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Work Rights

Eligibility to work in the UK

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