Overview
Role: Production Manager. Location: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire (DE13 8EN) – Onsite. Division: LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd). The role leads maintenance and overhaul operations and drives efficiency, safety and quality to support customer needs and rail reliability.
Responsibilities
* Manage, own and be accountable for all aspects of production within a department.
* Deliver products to an agreed schedule.
* Liaise with Planning, Resource management and other departments to develop a schedule to satisfy customer demand.
* Review, request and manage required headcount from the resource management team based on the agreed schedule from planning.
* Constantly review progress against schedules to provide early and clear communications to internal customers and stakeholders.
* Contribute to tendering activities as appropriate.
* Accountable for headcount volume management.
* Control costs and seek efficiency improvements within the department.
* Communicate effectively and demonstrate the company values.
* Ensure all employees comply with statutory and company regulations.
* Control and improve health & safety of employees within the owned department.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in production or operations management within rail, engineering, or heavy industry.
* Experience leading and motivating technical teams in a workshop or depot setting.
* Track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
* Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance frameworks.
* Experience with planning tools, resource scheduling, and performance tracking.
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
If you don’t have all the above criteria, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.
How to apply
Apply today!
Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Wabtec is a global company that embraces diversity and inclusion. We hire talented people from varied backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Company info
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail, mining, marine, and industrial markets. We are One Wabtec, with digital expertise, innovation, and manufacturing/service capabilities across the globe. Wabtec employs approximately 27,000 people worldwide.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Production
* Industries: Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
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