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Hitachi Rail is a global company delivering digital transformation and technology across the world. We value multi-cultural collaboration and sustainable, innovative work practices.
Role Summary
Fleet Operations Manager – Etches Park • Permanent
Your new role
* Through direct and matrix leadership of the Fleet Teams, TMCs and support functions, the Fleet Operations Manager is responsible for the production output and in-service support to enable HRL to satisfy its customer(s), contractual obligations and business performance requirements.
* Establish, manage and optimise the daily governance of the Fleet team. Ensure the governance structure delivers the right performance outputs and accountability. Foster a collaborative spirit and drive all team members to work to the process and identify improvement initiatives. Support the Train Centre and planning Managers to deliver “the plan”.
* Operate as a key member of the regional Operational Leadership Team (OLT).
* Set, embed and foster the “Safety First” tone and culture in all aspects of our operations.
* Work with all functions to deliver project-wide initiatives and act as the Fleet team lead during cross-functional reviews and governance meetings.
* Develop and foster an operational quality improvement culture.
* Work closely with the Train Centre and planning managers to continuously improve production capacity, capabilities and efficiency.
* Familiar with ECM (Entity in Charge of Maintenance) requirements and their applicability to Hitachi Rail Limited and the responsibilities within the role.
* Create an environment that consistently delivers against contract requirements and build resilience to enable growth and business performance improvements.
* Cultivate and manage the talent pool within the region to improve operational and leadership capability to fuel growth and performance improvements.
* Represent HRL at customer reviews from an operational/ fleet management perspective.
* Manage regional KPIs and performance trends and take appropriate action to improve performance and efficiency.
* Contribute to the annual budgeting and re-forecasting process when required.
* Support customer concerns to resolution.
* Lead and develop a team of remote direct reports, providing coaching and support to help them succeed in their role.
About you
* Minimum 5 years of delivering service-based operations within rail with direct team management experience.
* Experience of train maintenance and overhaul operations or similar MRO programmes.
* Understanding of Business Systems and ERP solutions such as SAP.
* HND/HNC, ideally in rail operations / Manufacturing.
* Project Management / Leadership training.
* Leadership and Management training; ILM Level 2 or equivalent.
Application and Inclusion
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please visit our careers page for more information: https://www.hitachirail.com/careers
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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