Plant Manager

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER? 🚀🌍

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

💻 Digital | 🛡️ Defence | 🔒 Security | 🛰️ Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

🌐 Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision-making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you. 👇🏻🎯

Mission

We are looking for a Plant Manager who can lead our production operations with efficiency, coordination, and a strong focus on team development and continuous improvement

What will be your responsibilities:

• Ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of production processes and auxiliary tasks

• Define and implement working rules for production, including schedules, working hours, purchasing and procurement, team structure, training, waste management, and other related areas

• Implement systems for production management, quality control, health and safety—always aligned with local legislation and in direct coordination with department heads from quality, HR, purchasing, and others

• Develop the capabilities and competencies of the engineering team, section leaders, and the wider team through internal and external training

• Define and justify recruitment needs to ensure production operates in line with defined objectives and KPIs

• Ensure coordination across all production sections, aiming toward the ultimate goal: aircraft ready for delivery

• Establish mid-term objectives and milestones, preparing the team for the necessary developments

• Support and follow up on the operational planning of production

• Drive continuous improvement in the implementation of ERP systems and other software tools

• Meet defined deadlines for tasks and deliveries

• Ensure workplace safety, actively identifying and correcting risky behaviours

• Maintain clear and effective communication with colleagues in other departments

• Contribute to building and being part of a motivated, productive, and disciplined team

Profile and requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Plant Manager (preferred) or Production Manager

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management or a similar field

• Experience in industrial environments and team management, especially with short production series and frequent product changes

• Experience in creating a production line from scratch (including CAPEX planning, recruitment, training, etc.) is highly valued

• Proficiency in IT tools as a user

• Strong skills in organisation, planning, and decision-making

• Knowledge of quality management systems

• Effective and assertive communication, with proven leadership skills

• High level of autonomy and strong problem-solving abilities

• Fluency in French and English (mandatory C2-Level); Portuguese is desirable

• Mandatory Application in English

What we have to offer you:

• An excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference;
• Salary Compatible with the level of proven experience.

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