Production Manager

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Production Manager

Based: Greater Oslo

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to join our Digital Identity & Security (DIS) team in Norway. Thales is the major provider of documents for the Norwegian government and as Production Manager you will lead the day-to-day production, site and team management of this operation.

What the role has to offer:

• Purpose - exciting work in the identity sector and a key contributor to an assignment which benefits Norwegian citizens
• Personal Growth – be part of a large global organisation which provides opportunities for learning and professional development
• Job Security – a stable foundation working for an employer with more than 100 years presence in Norway

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, on a day-to-day basis, you’ll be involved in:

Production Management

• Ensuring a smooth and efficient operation of the team’s production in coordination with the Regional Production Manager
• Ensuring adherence to all service level agreements (SLAs) and maintaining high standards of quality

Team Management

• Managing and leading a team of 10 production staff across 2 sites (15km apart)
• Overseeing the adherence to Thales DIS HR processes and policies at the Site
• Managing resourcing, recruitment and the employee lifecycle
• Managing staff welfare needs, including administration (absence/holidays etc.), training planning and any disciplinary actions that may arise

Site Management

• Ensuring full compliance with relevant laws and regulations in Norway at the Thales DIS sites including implementation and enforcement of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) rules and regulations, in alignment with Thales policies and processes

About you

Ideally, you’ll:

• Have demonstrable experience managing and leading small to mid-sized production/operations teams within a manufacturing environment
• Possess knowledge and understanding of LEAN methodologies to drive process improvements, quality and overall operational efficiency
• Have demonstrable experience working within (and maintaining) Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure adherence to targets and overall service delivery commitments
• Have demonstrable experience working in an autonomous role with the confidence and competence to run the production operation with minimal support
• Be fluent in both written and spoken Norwegian and English languages and be an excellent communicator, collaborator and influencer in order to build relationships with key stakeholders
• Be a Norwegian citizen with the ability to obtain Security Clearance at Secret clearance level

Benefits at Thales

• 5 weeks annual vacation - all Thales employees are entitled to holiday allowance in accordance with the Norwegian Holiday Act
• Pension contribution of 5% on income between 0-12G and an additional contribution of 12% on income between 7,1 and 12G
• Health insurance
• Subsidised lunch At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!