Shift Production Manager

The Shift Production Manager is repsonsible to ensure production targets, quality standards and safety requirmeents are achieved through the execution of the production plan and through the efficient management of resources. They will have to ensure trains are delivered on time and in a safe, clean and fully functional condition to our customers.

We'll look to you to:

• Manage a Production Team, including monitoring and controlling Production on a shift by shift basis.


• Ensure that accountability for production is clearly defined and delegated.


• Identify staffing requirements for budgeted fixed workload ensuring flexibility and high levels of productivity are achieved


• Manage organisational change in order to optimise working practices and thus ensure a productive workforce.


• Identifying training and other resource needs to facilitate production in the most effective way.


EHS:

• Ensure all Produciton meetins the Safety and Quality requirements of internal standards and customer specifications


• Monitoring working practices and enviroment to ensure that staff and facilities meet the mandatory and/or statutory requirements.


• Ensure work is performed in a safe, efficient manner and in accordance with the local policies and procedures.


PERFORMANCE & EFFICIENCY:

• Minimise depot-operating costs and maximise depot-operating efficiencies through effective depot resource planning and controlling of production overtime.


• Review work plans to ensure daily production targets are met as efficiently and effectively as possible. Conduct analysis where there was a failure to achieve production.


Continous Improvement:

• Proactively identify areas for improvement by analysis from production/service operation reports and customer complaints, initiating action to ensure improvements.


• Manage relationship with sub-contractors and the customer.


• Support continous improvement of processes. Look for implementing changes and improve maintenance processes.
  
  We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:



• Management experience of large groups of staff 10+


• Preferable experience in fleet and/or maintenance operations and planning role.


• Technical knowledge of relevant Traction and Rolling stock.


• An understanding of railway depot and Railway Industry Operations preferable


• An understanding of local customer requirements


• An understanding of SAP and ability to use MS Office packages, Email and Internet


• Higher National Certficate, or equivalenrt, in an Engineering field preferable.


Behavioural Competencies:


• Team Player. Spirit of " Team Trust Action"


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Strong manpower mangement skills


• Self-motivated


• Ability to work to tight delivery timescales
  
  At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.


Alstom is the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling., Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow's mobility. That's why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You'll also:


• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines


• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues


• Contribute to innovative projects


• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries


• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning


• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)


You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package,25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.