Manufacturing Manager at Thales DIS USA Inc. in Chanhassen, Minnesota

Job Description:

Location: Chanhassen, United States of America

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.

Manufacturing Manager

Chanhassen, MN - Onsite

This position is eligible for the NORAM referral program for external candidates.  The level is Tier 1 - $2500.00

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Manufacturing Manager to oversee all daily manufacturing activities within the plant ensuring that production processes run smoothly and efficiently. This role involves managing staff, optimizing production workflows, maintaining quality standards, commitment with shipment schedule and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person Citizen to obtain post-hire Moderate Risk Public Trust clearance from the U.S. State Department as well as CFIUS clearance

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Oversee all direct manufacturing activities: Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.




• Production Management: Ensure compliance to customer delivery commitments, increase production through production measurement and actions, assesses capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining and improving quality standards.




• Staff Management: 




• Recruit, train, and manage manufacturing staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment enforcing human resource policies and procedures.




• Organize and plan and delegate assignment to all dedicated personnel defining proper roster allocation based in the monthly demand commitments provided by production planning.




• Administer annual performance review and participate in the salary adjustment process.




• Budget Management: Create and manage headcount planning as keeping the productivity targets per product line and cost of unit in budget.




• Maintenance – Oversee the maintenance team responsible for manufacturing equipment and environment upkeep. This includes preventative maintenance plans, decision making, technical support, root cause analysis and corrective action, spares parts inventory controls, and department KPI’s.




• Reporting: Prepare and present reports on production performance, efficiency, and other key metrics to senior management.




• Lean/5S: Promote, support, and sustain the 5S/Lean Manufacturing initiatives as concepts to drive cost reduction, machine performance improvements, shop floor organization and scrap reduction.




• Continue Improvement: Improves productivity by identifying process improvement opportunities, implementing changes.




• Safety and Compliance: Ensures that health and safety, security and process regulations are followed and ensure that all processes are ISO compliant and in control to ensure customer expectations are achieved.




• Communication: Coordinate with other departments such as HSE, quality, engineering, sales, logistics and procurement to ensure smooth operations and timely communication to management staff, direct staff and shop floor employees of critical issues including capacity planning, timely delivery of products, customer relations, material availability, quality, employee relations and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field a plus.




• Proven experience in a Manufacturing environment with Prior experience as a Lead or Supervisor in a manufacturing.




• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and presentation skills.




• People skills: Ability to deal with staff conflicts.




• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.




• Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively to convey instructions, directives, ideas, and goals to a diverse group of personalities. And lead meetings.




• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality standards.




• Strong leadership and organizational skills.




• Must demonstrate leadership and problem-solving abilities.




• Strong attention to detail and observation ability.




• Ability to react calmly and quickly in crisis situations.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

Physical Environment: Frequent trips to the manufacturing floor to trouble shoot software bugs on live equipment to validate product, process and quality. It is a active manufacturing environment which requires headsets and protective equipment (safety goggles, steel toed shoes etc.)

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.




• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period. 




• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off. 




• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program. 

Why Join Us?

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with (a) criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com.

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