Senior Head of Operations Segment Fire Control

Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

About your future job

Main tasks:

• Support the PSM in achieving the MYB and SBP targets, in particular the EBIT target. Closely monitor the EAC performance of the projects and propose mitigations and compensations for any EAC increase

• Managing the R&O and tracking and coordinating the actions plans to mitigate risks and realize opportunities for projects & bids

• Monitor the solidity, actuality and achievability of the schedules in projects and bids, anticipate resource issues and alert in a pro-active manner

• Reinforce the coordination between purchasing, supply chain, engineering and finance in the execution of the projects and delivery of the products and make sure the different plannings in the relevant discipline tooling are aligned and up to date

• Coordinate the overall ramp-up plan within the segment and identity issues, bottlenecks and propose action plans. Make sure that the ramp up of the BBs is in place to support the ramp up.

• Support the project team APAR Block2 in stabilizing the design and secure the handover to series production

• Support the projects by identifying weaknesses in our processes or tooling and propose improvement actions with the HoD

• Support the PLM and product teams with the cost reduction actions for the Fire Control products.

• Ensure coordination in between the Segment and other Operation Departments, and manage Segment Fire Control assigned Inventory.

Why you'd be a good match

• Demonstrates leadership skills in line with Thales Leadership model

• High degree of resilience and persistence, an agent of change

• Most relevant skills: project management, sales & operations planning, cross functional collaboration, you bring a structured approach and know how to set and follow up on priorities

• Are strong in motivating and structuring members of all levels;

• Highly accountable, both personally, as part of a team and as a leader of teams. You are pro-active and always find ways to significantly improve our results;

• Excellent communication skills;

• Fluent in English;

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalise your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.

LR 10 VKG 80

Questions?
Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner Gerlof Jan Heck, via +31 (0) 638697390 or gerlofjan.heck@nl.thalesgroup.com.

Or Apply directly by clicking on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.

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