Production & Repair Unit Manager

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ABOUT YOUR ROLE: Production & Repair Unit Manager

A great opportunity has become available for a highly experienced professional to join the Underwater Systems (UWS) team based in Rydalmere, working across the Flexible Manufacturing Centre and Flexible Repair Centre, both a strategic capability within the UWS Business Line and a critical element of the growth strategy for the Australian business. At the core of this leadership role, you will focus on execution and ensuring performance in terms of delivery on time, cost, quality and continuous improvement.

The APRU Manager, FMC has three major areas of responsibility:
(i) Management of the FMC manufacturing and repair operations
(ii) Developing and maintaining a unified, respectful and cooperative team culture
(iii) Improving the centres operational performance

OUR BENEFITS

• Free Health Insurance. Attractive remuneration package + Bonus
• Great professional development opportunities
• ThalesFlex – flexibility working is our everyday
• Family Support through our partnership with Parents at Work
• Broad range of employee discounts
• All the equipment you’ll need to be successful
• Great colleagues and culture

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Production & Repair Unit Manager , you are accountable to:

• Ensuring the functional management of the entire production ecosystem
• Developing the team’s skills to increase their autonomy
• Interface and manage the support functions allocated in the APRU at the pace of production (Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Lean & Performance)
• Ensuring the maintenance of standard costs, propose areas for improvement, pilot the improvements
• Developing and supporting the Team Leaders
• Optimising production/repair and investigating work in progress by taking steps to improve productivity and reduce rework
• Participating in Supply Chain reviews
• Promoting and implementing the LEAN transformation approach

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in the role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• Qualified degree in relevant field
• Strong Technical knowledge of electro mechanical products and their manufacturing or repair processes

• Knowledge of supply chain principles and principal flows
• Knowledge of industrial management control and budgeting process
• Implementation of continuous improvement tools (Gemba Walks, 5S, just-in-time, PDCA)
• Use of digital tools/dashboards to manage your activities
• Strong leadership skills
• Foster growth in others and in yourself
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

GOOD TO KNOW
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks. Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain necessary security clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.

The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

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