Overview
Head of Manufacturing at Thales, Crawley, United Kingdom.
Role
Head of Manufacturing, Crawley. Are you equipped with the experience and foresight to steer innovation and growth across the manufacturing landscape? If so, we may have the role for you.
What the role has to offer
Step into a high impact leadership role at our Crawley site at Thales UK as Head of Manufacturing, where you will shape the future of our manufacturing function through strategic transformation. Our manufacturing focus is on low volume production of high complexity products, meeting the diverse needs of our customers with precision and efficiency. This role has a dual focus on customer satisfaction and the performance of your organisation. You will be responsible for the functional leadership of the full operational ecosystem within your area, overseeing approximately 120 team members. You will be responsible for deploying the Industrial strategy, including the human, financial, and physical resources needed to ensure proper implementation of the policies and plans adopted in the short, medium, and long term.
Key tasks / Responsibilities
* Be responsible for the industrial delivery (end to end) for the Business Domains at Crawley.
* Guarantee the industrial/manufacturing engineering of new products (from the design phase) and the reliability and competitiveness of the technological solutions.
* Ensure internal manufacturing meets quality, time and cost expectations by optimising inventory, supply, industrial solution, and WIP; responsible for the UPC (estimate, delivery, and improvement) of recurring products, post-PRR (Production Readiness Review) acceptance.
* Play a key role in the introduction and management of change, and the development of a continuous improvement culture.
* Ensure the appropriate application of industrial toolsets (ERP, QMS, etc.) so they contribute to the effective deployment, maintenance, and improvement of industrial processes.
About You
We are seeking a hands-on Head of Manufacturing who can lead and inspire our entire manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation within complex manufacturing environments. You will possess strong leadership skills to build and develop high-performing teams, with the ability to align manufacturing strategies to business goals and deliver sustainable growth. Expertise in lean manufacturing and modern production methods is important, and managing large-scale production functions is essential. Your exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills will enable you to collaborate across functions and with external partners.
Flexibility
Your health and well-being matter to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Security clearance
This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held; however, if not currently held, the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UK Security Vetting website for further guidance. Eligibility generally requires residence in the UK for the last 5 years (in some cases, 3 years may be accepted with additional checks).
For details of evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance, refer to the National Security Vetting Agency (UK GOV) and the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting Agency. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
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