APRU Manager

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 genuine care for employee, great flexibility and benefits.

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance.

• 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 our Vehicles and Tactical Systems business, our Protected Vehicles team is primarily focused on the design, manufacture, delivery and support of protected mobility vehicles on a global scale. We are very proud of everything we do in support of both the Bushmaster and Hawkei platforms as we all work together towards our purpose in “Building A Future We Can All Trust".

We have an excellent opportunity to join us as an APRU Manager based in our Brisbane, Eagle Farm office. The purpose of this position is to lead and manage the Autonomous Production and/or Repair Unit (APRU) in the Industrial Centre of Competence.  The APRU Manager is responsible for and focuses on execution to ensure performance in terms of time, cost and quality and continuous improvement. In addition, they  are responsible for managing, coordinating and developing employees within their area of responsibility.

The APRU is focused on customer satisfaction and value creation through continuous improvement of delivery performance; performs all direct value-added activities and supplies products (new or repaired) to the business lines, including installation activities on customer premises, where applicable.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in analytical and problem-solving techniques such as Failure Mode, Effect and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Plan, Do Check Act (PDCA).

• Technical knowledge of products and their manufacturing or repair processes.

• Knowledge of supply chain principles and principle flows and industrial management control and the MYB process.

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

• Use of digital tools/dashboards to manage activities (analyses, decision support).

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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