Thomas Persson
About Thomas Persson
Thomas Persson serves as the Head of Shipyard Execution and Production Manager at Saab, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in production management, change management, and supply chain management, with a background that includes significant roles at SAAB Kockums AB and Dynapac.
Work at Saab
Thomas Persson currently holds the position of Head of Shipyard Execution and Production Manager at Saab, a role he has occupied since 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing shipyard operations and managing production processes in Karlskrona, Blekinge län, Sweden. Prior to this role, he worked at Saab Kockums AB from 2017 to 2022 as Head of Business Support and Deputy Head of Production, where he contributed to various production management initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Persson studied at Yrkeshögskolan Syd in Olofström, where he completed a Kvalificerad Yrkesexamen in Produktionsteknik from 2006 to 2008. He furthered his education at the same institution, achieving another Kvalificerad Yrkesexamen in Ledarskap from 2008 to 2010. His areas of expertise include Change Management, which focuses on implementing strategies for managing change, and Supply Chain Management, emphasizing the optimization of goods and services flow.
Background
Before his tenure at Saab, Thomas Persson worked at Dynapac as a Production Engineer from 1994 to 2008. This role spanned 14 years and provided him with extensive experience in production processes and engineering practices. His background also includes a strong foundation in Quality Management, which involves ensuring consistency in organizational products and services through quality planning, assurance, control, and improvement.
Achievements
During his career, Thomas Persson has developed strong skills in Change Management and Supply Chain Management. His work has involved implementing effective strategies for managing change within organizations and optimizing supply-side activities to enhance customer value and competitive advantage. His leadership roles at Saab and previous positions have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of production and operational management.