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Production Manager

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Alstom

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • Perth
  • 16d left

AI generated summary

  • You need experience managing manufacturing operations, strong leadership of high-volume teams, and familiarity with railway or industrial settings. Union and apprenticeship experience is a plus.
  • You will ensure timely, quality train delivery, oversee production progress, manage supervisors, drive improvements, foster team culture, and uphold health and safety standards.

Requirements

  • Experience in managing manufacturing or maintenance operations, planning workloads & leading a team
  • Strong leadership & management experience of a high-volume workforce
  • Experience in Railway/Manufacturing or industrial setting is highly desirable
  • Agility, results oriented, team player, who leads by example
  • Experience within a EBA site, Unions and Apprentices & trades is desirable

Responsibilities

  • Partnering with key stakeholders across multiple sites (where required) to ensure trains delivery meets time, quality and cost expectations
  • Being accountable to the continuous development of manufacturing on site, liaising with internal colleagues to ensure consistency & best practice where applicable
  • Reviewing production progress in daily basis with Production Supervisor's, Supply chain, Quality and planning to ensure daily production targets are met as effectively and efficiently as possible
  • Managing and monitoring the Production Supervisor's including workforce planning, succession planning, budgeting, training & competency, OHS & quality
  • Proactively identifying areas & initiating action for improvement across production and occupational safety and processes through manual reviews, analysis of trains incident reports and complaints & ad hoc feedback
  • Leading by example and building a collaborative, accountable and cohesive team culture
  • Ensuring all Production meets the Health & Safety requirements of internal standards, customer specifications and industry standards

FAQs

What are the key responsibilities of the Production Manager?

The key responsibilities include partnering with stakeholders to ensure timely and quality train delivery, overseeing daily production progress, managing Production Supervisors, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

What qualifications are required for the Production Manager position?

Candidates should have exceptional communication and leadership skills, experience in managing manufacturing or maintenance operations, strong leadership in a high-volume workforce, and experience in a railway, manufacturing, or industrial setting.

Is experience in a unionized environment preferred?

Yes, experience within an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) site, unions, and trades is desirable.

What is the deadline for submitting applications for this role?

Applications will close on the 2nd of March, 2025.

What kind of workplace culture does Alstom promote?

Alstom promotes a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and encourages team cohesion.

Is train enthusiasm required for this role?

No, you don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with Alstom; the focus is on your skills and capabilities in the role.

How important is team fit for the Production Manager position?

Culture and team fit are imperative for this role; the company seeks a candidate who can effectively communicate and lead a team.

What type of projects will the Production Manager be involved in?

The Production Manager will be involved in significant rail projects, with accountability for managing manufacturing activities at the Bellevue facility.

What does the role entail regarding safety and quality?

The role entails ensuring all production meets health and safety requirements according to internal standards, customer specifications, and industry standards.

Are applications encouraged before the deadline?

Yes, all interested individuals are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline to ensure consideration.

Mobility by nature

Transportation
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Alstom commits to contribute to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 63 countries and a talent base of over 80,000 people from 175 nationalities, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most.