At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

OUR BENEFITS

Family Friendly Workplace Certified company with Competitive Remuneration + Bonus + Medical Insurance.

Relocation Assistance on offer if you fancy a move to the region.

ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment.

Fitness Passport Discount + Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance).

Modernised Paid Parental Leave.

Veterans Leave.

Personal & professional training development opportunities.

OUR TEAM

As part of the Australia Munition business (AM) at our cutting-edge facilities in Benalla and Mulwala, we produce world-class propellants, explosives, and munitions for both defence and commercial applications. With ongoing investment in research and development, we remain at the forefront of the industry, providing an exciting environment for technical growth and innovation.

YOUR ROLE:

Come join us as an Activity Manager at our Mulwala site. The purpose of this position is to support the Autonomous Production and/or Repair Unit (APRU) in the Industrial Centre of Competence (ICC).  The Activity Manager is the guarantor of the performance of their team ensuring performance in terms of time, cost and quality, whilst ensuring the application of professionalism. They are the Functional Manager of the staff within their area of responsibility.

Working at our Mulwala site, on Pangerang and Yorta Yorta Land, your exciting new career opportunity will see you:

Guarantee the performance of the team in terms of time, cost and quality in compliance with the proper application of business and HSE standards.

Ensure the functional management of the entire end to end operations of the activity within the APRU.

Manage the support functions allocated in the activity of the APRU at the pace of production (Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Lean & Performances).

Ensure the maintenance of standard costs, proposing areas for improvement, participating in the improvements provided to the support functions.

Guarantee the maintenance of the production / repair plan / daily expectations of the customer, anticipating industrial risks, respecting the Quality of the delivered products.

Guarantee the maintenance of Production / Repair costs.

Optimise Production / Repair and investigation of work in progress by implementing actions aimed at improving productivity and reducing rework.

Manage the workload/capacity balance and the human resources within scope with a view to overall efficiency, employee well-being through daily management and appropriate communication.

Manage the team and developing the team’s skills to increase their autonomy.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

Technical knowledge of products and their manufacturing or repair processes.

Practice of analytical and problem-solving techniques (Failure Mode, Effect and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Plan, Do Check Act (PDCA)).

Knowledge of supply chain principles and principal flows, industrial management control and the Multi Year Budget (MYB) process.

Implementation of continuous improvement tools (Gemba Walks, 5S, just-in-time, PDCA).

Use of digital tools/dashboards to manage the activity (analyses, decision support).

Line management, non-line management and management by influence.

Ability to prioritise and decide on relevant actions to ensure the performance of the APRU.

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.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

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It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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