Overview
In this role you drive operational excellence at Thales, leading Lean, digitalisation and data-driven performance improvements across manufacturing. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to embed Lean culture and deliver measurable benefits through transformation initiatives. The position blends continuous improvement with digital transformation to enhance operational performance and decision making. You will partner with senior stakeholders to shape and execute a roadmap that supports Thales’ mission of trusted, advanced technology.
Pay / Benefits
- private medical insurance
- cycle to work scheme
- employee discounts
- paid volunteering day
- annual bonus
- stocks and shares
Responsibilities
- Lead Lean, Digital, Data and Performance functions across the organisation
- Drive continuous improvement through Kaizen, Gemba Walks and structured problem-solving
- Develop and deliver the digital transformation roadmap
- Build high-performing teams through coaching and leadership
- Partner with senior stakeholders to improve operational performance
- Manage transformation projects, budgets and business cases
Key requirements
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline
- Proven experience in complex manufacturing environments
- Strong Lean expertise (Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S or equivalent)
- Experience leading business transformation and digital initiatives
- Exceptional leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skill
- leadership
- stakeholder management
- coaching
- Lean (Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S)
- digital transformation
- data analytics
Industrial Operational Excellence Manager in Templecombe 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.
