Overview
As Production Manager in Glasgow, you will lead a high-performing manufacturing cell, safeguarding safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, while developing and supporting a skilled team. The role focuses on planning, performance monitoring, and Lean-driven improvements within Thales’ manufacturing environment, contributing to secure, world-class solutions.
Pay / Benefits
- private medical insurance
- buying or selling annual leave
- cycle to work schemes
- employee discounts
- paid volunteering day
- stocks and shares
Responsibilities
- Champion a strong safety culture and lead HSE activities (risk assessments, PPE compliance, training, health surveillance).
- Own quality control and ensure processes meet Thales standards (Chorus); collaborate across functions to drive CI.
- Plan and deliver work schedules aligned to Master Production Schedule and customer requirements; monitor daily KPIs and drive performance improvements.
- Promote Lean principles and a culture of continuous improvement; escalate and resolve production issues with corrective actions.
- Lead, coach, and develop the team; support training, cross-skilling, and workforce planning; manage performance, absence, and shift planning; foster an inclusive Thales culture (EDI); assist recruitment and onboarding.
Key requirements
- Proven experience leading teams in manufacturing/production
- Strong understanding of HSE, quality standards, and operational KPIs
- Passion for continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and team development
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and influence
- Proactive, solution-focused mindset
- communication
- leadership
- problem-solving
- Lean manufacturing
- HSE knowledge
- quality standards
Production Manager in Glasgow employer: Thales Group
Thales is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Crawley. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive training opportunities, competitive benefits including private medical insurance and annual bonuses, and a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the future of technology. Join us to be part of a team that values diversity, encourages creativity, and prioritises ethical AI solutions.
