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A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
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Senior Production Manager
Stoke Gifford
Permanent
Are you looking for opportunities to work on high profile rail projects and advanced technology alongside experts from the around the globe? Come and join the fastest growing rail business in the world!
Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions. We are working to Inspire the Next – and this is your chance to be part of it.
In this exciting role you will be responsible for depot based planning and management of all production related activities regarding maintenance and defect rectification, fleet campaigns, modifications and improvements to Hitachi (and third party) rolling stock assets, ensuring performance targets are met. Management of TMC management team including individual and team development whilst incorporating the concepts of continuous improvement into safety, quality, performance & cost. Acting as deputy for the TMC Manager as required.
You will be leading a team of Production Managers (Duty Shift Managers), Team Leaders, Engineers and Technicians to deliver a daily services for our applicable train operators, which includes responsibility for fleet availability, safety and quality.
Responsible for the following management work scopes –
Safety
* Visible felt safety leadership within the TMC in order to achieve industry leading safety performance
* Review, anticipate, manage and resolve risks and issues, and initiate appropriate corrective action
* Promote, support and comply with all health and safety practices in the workplace in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
Leadership
* Lead and directly oversee all aspects of TMC operations to ensure the daily delivery of a safe and reliable fleet that enhances the customer experience.
* Assist delivery of operational outputs, ensuring financial targets and contractual obligations are consistently achieved and, where they fall short, take appropriate remedial action to drive improvement.
* Lead the TMC management reviews, identifying and rectifying any non-compliance and deviation from plan and budget.
* Ensure compliance to OS&M process and procedures to meet the required standards for both internal and external assurance/audit mechanisms in accordance with industry regulations.
* Develop, deliver and implement the key performance metrics for the TMC in order to drive production and business improvement.
* Challenge the existing culture, current processes and procedures to increase asset utilisation and resilience.
* Lead, manage and develop staff, providing appropriate coaching and mentoring as required.
Production
* Ensure all aspects of train maintenance including planned exams, defects, investigations, and modifications are delivered to exceed customer expectations.
* Ensure available, reliable and safe units are provided in line with customer dispatch requirements.
* Optimisation of TMC operations and associated maintenance costs.
* Develop and implement maintenance concepts for optimal performance and cost effectiveness.
* Manage staff rotas, leave, absence and training to ensure Target Shift Levels are in place at all times.
* Manage costs through the effective and efficient alignment and coordination of resources.
* Provide technical management and assurance of 3rd party suppliers and contractors.
* Ensure technical investigations are completed and root cause is established in a timely manner.
* Liaise with functions such as Engineering and Supply Chain, as well as suppliers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to identify, allocate, and leverage resources to enable the delivery of production.
* Ensure all train presentation standards are met and KPI checks under the IEP Train Services Agreement (TSA) are carried out and recorded.
* Ensure 6S tools and techniques are applied and industry best practice is implemented.
Maintenance Compliance
* Ensure compliance with Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (ROGS), and Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM) standards..
* Oversee compliance with the Vehicle Maintenance Schedule (VMS); Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI) and Vehicle Maintenance Procedures (VMP).
* Responsible for defect management processes and procedures including repeat defects and deferred work, across each fleet through the TMC.
* Monitor maintenance standards, ensure in process checks are carried out and non-compliances are rectified with VMIs amended as required.
Quality & Standards
* Maintaining with engineering and quality standards, industry regulations and contractual obligations.
* Ensure all audits are completed in accordance with the schedule, and all NCRs closed and OFIs implemented in accordance with agreed timelines.
As required –
* To deputise for the TMC Manager, when required.
* Must be prepared to travel and stay overnight away from base location for short periods of time to support other fleets.
* Any other duties deemed necessary by Senior Management.
Essential
About you
Licences / Competences
* Extensive managerial experience working within a rail maintenance environment
* PTS able.
* Manual Handling
Qualifications
* M & E HNC or served engineering apprenticeship.
Behavioural
* Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external)
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
* Good team worker
Desirable
Licences / Competences
* Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Equinox
* Depot Protection
* Working at Height
* AC/DC Depot isolation
* Assessor
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at 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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