Business Line Production Manager

We are looking for a BL Production Manager who will be a central driving force in ensuring that our products are planned produced and delivered according to expectations and targets. The role is both operational and strategic and you will be an important link between the Business Line Operations and other services.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to influence develop and create structure within a complex production organization while representing the BL in the management team and contributing to continuous improvement through a holistic value-chain approach.

What you will be doing

• Serve as the single point of contact between BL Operations Procurement and Production
• Ensure that BL products are produced with the correct quality cost and delivery performance
• Participate as a representative in the BL management team and contribute to decisions affecting the entire value chain
• Coordinate the handling of production deviations and ensure effective corrective actions
• Contribute to the introduction of new products make-or-buy assessments and selection of manufacturing locations
• Use data across systems (ERP Excel Power BI etc.) to create overviews analyses and structures that strengthen decision-making and planning
• Ensure an overview of capacity capabilities and all deliveries internal between sites and purchased components

We think you should have

• Higher relevant education (BSc or MSc) in supply chain production management or equivalent relevant experience
• Solid experience from production planning the value chain or operational leadership
• A strong process- and improvement mindset
• Strong system understanding and the ability to actively use data in management and decision-making

You are able to

• act on own initiative make things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• develop people through delegation empowerment coaching and promotes self development
• adhere to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
• use a methodical and systematic approach plan ahead define clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
• communicate in a clear precise and structured way
• co-operate well with others share knowledge experience information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

Why join us

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• Be part of a diverse team spread across several countries embracing collaboration and cultural diversity
• Professional and personal development and career opportunities including access to training programs and mentorship opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement

Our team culture

At KONGSBERG Discovery we build multidisciplinary teams that thrive on collaboration openness and continuous improvement. Our culture is shaped by our core values: determination innovation collaboration and reliability. We welcome diverse perspectives foster open dialogue empower engineers with autonomy and responsibility and prioritize a healthy work-life balance.

Where you will be working
Horten

Interested in knowing more Contact
Stian Johansen VP Production

Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and we might reach out to relevant candidates ahead of the set deadline.

The world faces interconnected crises in climate energy food and security. Safeguarding marine areas is essential to solving them and ensuring coexistence. KONGSBERG Discovery serves the ocean space - from the deepest sea to outer space - developing technology to manage marine resources sustainably monitor climate change and critical infrastructure and safeguard national security. Our solutions are vital for offshore operations fisheries marine research ocean energy production infrastructure monitoring and naval operations.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group with over two centuries of innovation supporting customers partners and society. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive positive business results.

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