Production Shift Leader

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Production Leader to coordinate teams, ensure safe and efficient execution of production plans, and meet quality standards. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead and coordinate production operator teams. 2. Ensure compliance with the daily production plan. 3. Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Location: Barcelona, Spain 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. Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.**Thales Cybersecurity \& Digital Identity** is a global leader in digital security, bringing trust to an increasingly connected world. We design and deliver a broad range of products, software and services based on two core technologies: digital identity and data protection. Due to increased activity, we are looking for a **Production Leader**, based in **Parets del Vallès, Barcelona**. As part of the **Production Team**, you will be responsible for: * Leading and coordinating the production operator team during your shift, ensuring safe, efficient and standards-compliant execution. * Ensuring compliance with the daily production plan in terms of volume, quality, cost and delivery time (SLA). * Ensuring proper operation of SIM Card and SMD production lines, proactively addressing deviations, incidents or stoppages. * Ensuring strict adherence to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations, promoting a safe working environment and preventing accidents. * Providing direct technical, organizational and operational support to operators, ensuring correct application of processes and work methods. * Identifying training needs, supporting the onboarding of new operators and contributing to the team’s continuous development. * Managing and validating correct implementation of quality standards, process controls and customer requirements (CSR, automotive, industrial). * Monitoring key operational indicators (production, performance, quality, scrap, incidents, safety) during the shift. * Coordinating and requesting support from Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and other support teams to ensure operational continuity. * Escalating incidents in a structured manner, ensuring clear and timely communication with the Coordinator or area managers. * Actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying losses and proposing process and work organization optimizations. * Ensuring correct application of procedures, work instructions and current operational standards. **Experience, Knowledge and Skills** * Prior experience as a Production Leader, Supervisor or Shift Manager in industrial environments. * Practical knowledge of production processes, preferably in automated or highly complex lines. * Experience managing operational teams and fostering personnel development. * Knowledge and application of industrial safety regulations and occupational risk prevention. * Ability to analyze operational incidents and make rapid, results-oriented decisions. * Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills. * Organized, proactive, responsible and goal-oriented profile. **Desirable:** * Specific experience in SIM Card, SMD, personalization or Smartlines production. * Familiarity with industrial KPIs (SLA, Yield, productivity, scrap, efficiency). * Experience working in industrial environments with automotive or high-quality requirements. * Basic knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (PDCA, Kaizen, 5S, 5 Whys). * Experience collaborating closely with Maintenance and Engineering teams. * Ability to work in high-pressure environments demanding volume, quality and tight deadlines. **What We Offer:** * Flexible compensation (meal vouchers and social benefits such as childcare, training, etc.) * Life insurance * Partially subsidized health insurance * Various work-life balance services * Savings club * Opportunity to join a global leader in cybersecurity and digital identity. * Dynamic industrial environment with a strong culture of safety and sustainability. * Professional development opportunities within Thales. Thales is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for the position regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!