Site APSYS Leader (Lean Expert/Improvent Specialist)

Req ID:471159 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Job Title: Site APSYS Leader – Durban (Limited Duration)
 
At Alstom, we create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.   

At Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd, we strive to deliver best in class locomotives to our customer for use of freight transportation on the railway corridors of South Africa.
 
Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for a Site APSYS Leader for our Traxx Africa project based in Durban. 
 
THE PURPOSE OF THE SITE APSYS LEADER ROLE IS TO:
The Site APSYS Leader will drive and coordinate locally (within a site/ cluster/ project) with all métier the APSYS (Alstom Performance System) roadmap. APSYS Deployment - Animate, coordinate and challenge improvement actions to reach APSYS targets defined with each métier based on APSYS roadmaps using APSYS toolbox to deliver operational performance & develop local best practices that will be share with the steering committee.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:
APSYS Deployment:
•    Work with Site MD on strategic transformation using site SQCD objectives and APSYS roadmap.
•    Train people on APSYS program, methodologies and tools in his site / project.
•    Support each department in APSYS deployment by providing on field expertise on lean & continuous improvement tools
•    Facilitate and coordinate all improvement actions to reach APSYS targets defined with each métier based on APSYS roadmaps
•    Consolidate and report deployment status to Managing Director and APSYS Central team 

APSYS assessment: 
•    Is responsible of self-assessment consolidation and APSYS assessment week / support mission’s preparation (logistics / accommodation, agenda, people availability …) 
•    Perform APSYS assessments in other sites / projects 

APSYS Network 
•    Participate to APSYS events (webinars, APSYS award...)
•    Contribute as trainer to global training program deployment (eg: TrAMway, AQP/AQL, etc) in other sites / projects
•    Share good practices & benchmarks (internal / external) within APSYS network) 

The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements: 
    Degree (technical/engineering) 
    Expert in métier (management committee members, senior manager, Senior Project manager…)
    High energy, high exposure, international travel (advantageous)
    Master lean principles (5S, Standard, Gemba, VSM, problem solving, performance and kaizen mindset) is advantageous
    Capacity to coach top management of site and project team
    LeanDNA reporting would be preferred
    Ability to develop a network across all site
    Stakeholder management and communication

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies
    Rigor, Communication, experience in operational activities and results driven.
    Data driven and courageous - Ability to manage teams in cross and multicultural relationships, 
    Collaboration and team working, critical thinking and problem solving

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
 
We will recruit according to the requirements of our Company’s Employment Equity Plan.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:​Experienced​