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Activity Manager – Edinburgh, UK
Thales is a global technology leader with over 83,000 employees across five continents. With 7,500+ colleagues in the UK, we specialise in defence, space, aerospace, and digital security—helping build a future we can all trust. Headquartered in Glasgow, we deliver national security solutions while driving social and economic value through our innovative technology.
Shape the Future of Manufacturing Excellence
We’re seeking an experienced and driven Activity Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing cell in Glasgow. This is your chance to inspire teams, drive operational excellence, and shape world-class manufacturing standards.
As Activity Manager, you’ll take full ownership of day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring:
- Performance targets are met
- Processes are continuously optimised
- Teams are empowered, developed, and motivated
- Cross-functional collaboration delivers operational excellence
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment
- Champion a strong safety culture, prioritising team wellbeing
- Lead all HSE activities, including:
- Risk assessments and reporting
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance
- Mandatory training and health surveillance
- Encourage proactive hazard identification and reporting across your team
Quality Assurance
- Ensure full compliance with Thales standards and procedures (Chorus)
- Ownership of quality control within your area
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement
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Production & Performance
- Plan and execute work schedules aligned with Master Production Schedule and customer demands
- Monitor and report daily performance, keeping teams engaged with KPIs
- Promote and embed Lean principles and a culture of continuous improvement (CI)
- Escalate and resolve production issues, implementing corrective actions as needed
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, coach, and motivate your team to deliver excellence
- Support training, cross-skilling, and workforce planning for flexibility
- Manage daily people matters, including performance, absence, and shift planning
- Drive an inclusive culture aligned with Thales’ Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) values
- Support recruitment and onboarding to meet operational needs
What We’re Looking For
You bring: ✔ Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment ✔ A strong understanding of HSE, quality standards, and operational KPIs ✔ A passion for continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and team development ✔ Outstanding communication and leadership skills—you inspire and influence others ✔ A proactive, solution-focused mindset
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What We Offer You
At Thales, we invest in your career, development, and wellbeing:
✅ Career Growth – Access world-class training, mentoring, and global career opportunities ✅ Development – Learn from industry-leading experts and cutting-edge projects ✅ Internal Mobility – Prioritise promotion from within our global teams ✅ Flexible Working – Options including flexible start/finish times and 4-day work weeks ✅ Wellbeing Focus – Support for your health, lifestyle, and career ambitions
💡 Additional Benefits (varies by role):
- Private medical insurance
- Flexible leave policies (buying/selling annual leave)
- Cycle-to-work schemes
- Employee discounts
- Paid volunteering day
- Stocks and shares program
- Annual bonus
"💬 Interested?"
Let’s connect! If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you for an informal chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner.
Join Thales—be part of a team redefining what’s possible!
Equality & Inclusion Commitment We ensure equal opportunities, pay, and working conditions for all. Discover our EDI programs, wellbeing policies, and employee networks here.
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