{"id":3404029,"url":"https://alion.io/job/patriagroup-production-manager","title":"Production Manager","company":{"id":703589,"name":"Patriagroup","domain":"patriagroup.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/patriagroup","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Teamtailor","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Tampere, Finland"],"countries":["FI"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":46000,"max_usd":103000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":13},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-28T15:31:37Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-28","last_verified_at":"2026-11-03T21:39:08Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":6,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":6},"description":"Patria is a workplace where you help build our shared security. Here, ordinary people solve extraordinary challenges. When it comes to critical operations on land, at sea, in the air and in cyberspace, expertise matters. Quality comes from people - from each and every one of us. At Patria, you make the difference.\nPatria is an international defence and technology company with over 100 years of experience in the industry. Through the expertise of our highly skilled professionals and our Protected Mobility, Defence and Weapon Systems and Sustainment Solutions business areas, we ensure reliable operations for our customers and serve as a partner in critical operations on land, at sea and in the air - when everything must work. Patria operates in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Latvia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Japan. Read more at www.patriagroup.com.\nEngineering professionals ranked Patria as Finland’s third most attractive employer in Universum’s 2026 Professional Survey.\nDefence and Weapon Systems is responsible for, among other things, the sales, supply and delivery of weapon systems, air surveillance products and drones.\nWe are now looking for a\nProduction Manager, Defence\nWould you like to lead production and build the foundations for its next stage of growth? We are looking for a Production Manager to join Patria’s Defence production team in Tampere.\nYour role\nAs Production Manager, you will lead our production team and ensure that operations meet targets for productivity, delivery performance, quality and cost-efficiency. You will be responsible for workplace safety, regulatory compliance and adherence to internal policies, as well as ensuring that production resources are available and ready to meet operational commitments. You will report to the Production Director.\nIn this role, you will play a key part in scaling up our production operations to support business growth and the introduction of new product areas, including unmanned aerial systems (drones). You will drive the development of production capabilities, processes and resources to ensure our operations can meet increasing demand while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency and delivery performance.\nYou will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to build the production capacity and capabilities needed to support both existing business and emerging product areas, contributing to the long-term growth and competitiveness of our business.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nLeading daily production operations and planning production over the medium and long term.\n\nDelivering production plans in line with agreed schedules and quality targets.\n\nPlanning resources, leading the team and developing the competence of production personnel.\n\nManaging factory-level inbound, internal and outbound logistics flows.\n\nImplementing and monitoring safety, quality and continuous improvement practices.\n\nExecuting product ramp-ups and production changes in collaboration with engineering.\n\nManaging production risks and monitoring, analysing and reporting production status and performance against established targets.\n\nPlanning investments in tools and machinery, and planning and developing production facilities.\n\nYou will work closely with colleagues in R&D, quality, procurement and planning, as well as suppliers and technology and development partners.\nWhat you bring\nYou have extensive experience in production management within a technology or manufacturing environment and strong managerial and leadership skills. Your approach is hands-on, pragmatic and proactive: you turn plans into action and support your team in achieving shared targets.\nTo succeed in the role, you will also need:\nA Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or industrial management.\n\nKnowledge of electronics design, testing, automation and manufacturing.\n\nExperience in applying Lean principles in production and manufacturing.\n\nKnowledge of ERP systems and strong analytical skills.\n\nStrong communication skills in Finnish and English.\n\nKnowledge of Six Sigma methodology is considered an advantage.\nWe offer\nAs Production Manager at Patria, you will play a key role in shaping our production operations during a period of significant growth. You will have the opportunity to put your experience and ideas into practice, develop ways of working and build the foundations for expanding production. Working closely with colleagues in quality, procurement and engineering, you will turn plans into practical results and see the impact of your work in everyday operations.\nAt Patria, you will get to do things you would not even get to see elsewhere. You will have the opportunity to build a long and varied career working with Patria’s unique products and operations. You will join a welcoming team of experienced professionals.\nOur employee benefits include an annual performance bonus scheme, lunch and sports and culture benefits, and support for work-related studies. We provide comprehensive occupational healthcare, including specialist medical services, as well as leisure-time accident insurance.\nWe value your time outside work, too. Flexible working hours help you balance work and leisure.\nWould you like to be part of our story?\nYou can submit your application through our recruitment system. Please apply by 11.11.2026. We review applications during the application period and will make selections as soon as suitable candidates are found. Please note that we do not process applications sent by email.\nFor more information about the role, please contact Marja Salminen, .\nWe will treat your information confidentially. The successful candidate will undergo a standard security clearance vetting procedure and a drug test.\nWhy Patria?\n1. Security for society: We proudly contribute to national and international security. This calls for a responsible approach and outstanding expertise that ensures operational reliability in all conditions.\n2. You make a difference: At Patria, you can influence the work you do, your career development and the success of your customers and the entire company. Here, you can be the best you can be.\n3. Focus on what matters most: Do what you love and see the results of your work. You are essential to us. We want you to thrive and enjoy a fulfilling life outside work, too.\n4. 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