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Production Manager Composite

At KONGSBERG, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers. 

We are searching for our next colleague to enter the role as Production Manager in the Composite department. In this role, you will be a part of the Kongsberg Discovery, Supply Chain Team, delivering world leading underwater acoustic sensors and railing solutions to the maritime business.

As Production Manager you will be responsible for on-time delivery of composites for complex acoustic sensors. The position require involvement in the development and industrialization of new acoustic sensors and systems.

We believe success in this role will be a result of communicating clear goals and objectives, a strong focus on teamwork, managing competencies within the team and continuous focus on improvements. We are looking for you that are passionate about people management and who thrives on a challenge. If you also identify with our values; determined, innovative, collaborative, reliable and consider yourself motivated to work with quality improvement, then you might be the candidate we are looking for.

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Your responsibilities include

  • On-time delivery of composites for complex acoustic sensors
  • Involvement in the development and industrialization of new acoustic sensors and systems 
  • Focus on HSE in day-to-day delivery 
  • Support and lead team managers
  • Set the production environment up for continuous improvement and build/preserve competence aligned with the department’s strategy

Qualifications and experience

  • Good technical understanding
  • Technical or a bachelor’s degree is preferred, but relevant experience can compensate for the lack of formal education
  • Leadership experience from a production environment is preferred
  • Good understanding of ERP systems
  • Fluent in Norwegian, both spoken and written
  • Proficient in English, both spoken and written

Personal capabilities

  • Act on your own initiative, make things happened and accept responsibility for the result 
  • Provide your team with a clear direction, inspire, and coordinate others and keep them focused on set goals/must win battles 
  • Adhere to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination 
  • Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan, define clear priorities and allocate 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.

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Research shows that women and minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

What we can offer

  • An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
  • An inspiring and safe work environment
  • International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Professional development and career opportunities

KONGSBERG's strength is in unity. Diverse minds, protechting people and planet, drive innovation worldwide.

Work location
Horten

Point of contact
Mona Havn Sivertsen, KD Supply Chain Manufacturing Dep. Manager, phone: +47 91711102

The world is struggling with interconnected crises in climate, energy, food, and security. These issues require simultaneous action, and safeguarding marine areas and marine life is essential to addressing them and ensuring coexistence. Kongsberg Discovery is serving the ocean space from the deepest sea to the outer space. We develop technology to ensure sustainable management of marine resources, monitor climate change and critical infrastructure, and safeguard national security. Our technology aims to sustainably manage marine resources, monitor climate change, secure infrastructure, and protect national security. It is vital for offshore operations, fisheries, marine research, maritime activities, ocean energy production, infrastructure monitoring, and naval operations, addressing crucial global challenges. We recognize the global sustainability challenges and are committed to developing solutions and products that address environmental impacts on the ocean ecosystem and resolve operational issues. The business has over 1,100 employees located in Horten, Trondheim, and Oslo in Norway, as well as operations in Alicante in Spain, Aberdeen in the UK, Lynnwood (Seattle), Houston, and New Orleans in the USA, Vancouver and Halifax in Canada, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Singapore. Kongsberg Discovery is part of KONGSBERG, a leading technology group based in Norway.

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