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Hitachi Rail is a global organization working at the cutting edge of digital transformation and technology. Our multi-cultural team collaborates to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions that bring people together.
Description
Fleet Operations Manager
Location: Etches Park
Contract: Permanent
Your new role
* Through direct and matrix leadership of the Fleet Teams, TMCs and support functions, manage production output and in-service support to satisfy customer requirements, contractual obligations and business performance targets.
* Establish, manage and optimise the daily governance of the Fleet team. Ensure the governance structure delivers the right performance outputs and accountability. Foster collaboration and drive process adherence and continuous 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 and foster a “Safety First” culture in all operations.
* Collaborate with all functions to deliver project-wide initiatives and lead the Fleet team during cross-functional reviews and governance meetings.
* Develop and foster an operational quality improvement culture.
* Work with the Train Centre and Planning Managers to continuously improve production capacity, capabilities and efficiency.
* Understand ECM (Entity in Charge of Maintenance) requirements and their applicability to Hitachi Rail Limited and the role’s responsibilities.
* Create an environment that consistently meets contract requirements and builds resilience for growth and performance improvements.
* Cultivate and manage regional talent to improve operational and leadership capability and support growth and performance improvements.
* Represent HRL at customer reviews from an operational/fleet management perspective.
* Manage regional KPIs and performance trends and take action to improve performance and efficiency.
* Contribute to annual budgeting and re-forecasting as 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 roles.
About You
* Proven 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 or manufacturing.
* Project Management / Leadership training.
* Leadership and Management training. ILM Level 2 or equivalent
EEO and inclusion We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and worldview. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Rail Transportation
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