Head Of Industry Uws (under Water Systems)

Thales Group

Templecombe, United Kingdom
Not specified; annual bonus available; stocks + sh...
Senior operational leader experience
Complex manufacturing and supply chain expertise
Lean manufacturing and industrial transformation
This role involves leading the full industrial ecosystem including planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics for Under Water Systems

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading the full industrial ecosystem including planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics for Under Water Systems.
  • The successful candidate will oversee a team of 300 headcount with 8 direct reports while managing a cost centre of approximately £15M.
  • Thales offers benefits including private medical insurance, annual bonus, stocks and shares, and paid volunteering days.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading the full industrial ecosystem including planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics for Under Water Systems.

Salary

Not specified; Annual bonus available; Stocks and shares included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior operational leader experience
  • Complex manufacturing and supply chain expertise
  • Lean manufacturing and industrial transformation
  • Multi-disciplinary team leadership
  • Engineering or Manufacturing degree

Nice-to-have

  • MBA, APICS or Green Belt certification
  • Excellent communication and influence skills
  • Culture of continuous improvement championing

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing (essential)
  • Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
  • Strong expertise in lean manufacturing principles

Work Rights

Not specified

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