EPU MANAGER

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of now and the future. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses, autonomous subways, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of 36 300 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Purpose of the Job
Manage autonomous teams of operators in order to ensure production (Safety, respect of commitments in terms of Quality, Cost, Delivery, People)

Organisation structure (job belongs to..)

The Production Unit Manager, 1st hierarchical level, supervises production autonomous teams (total headcount: 15 to 25 people).

Reports directly to:

Line Manager

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

Environment, Health and Safety

• Enforce safety rules and maintain production means in good working order. Take all appropriate measures in case of risk,

• Ensure safety training is provided to newcomers,

• Improve Safety in the scope: communicate, perform GPI, evaluate risks, react to each incident by implementing improvement actions…etc),

• Analyse accidents, make sure that related action plans are implemented.

Quality

Ensure production according to quality required by the customer:

• Ensure that procedures are respected, and self-inspection performed,

• Ensure rework and non-conformances (internal and external) are treated,

• Organise problem solving: participate, escalate information if necessary, call for assistance from support functions, track eradication,

• Organise the update of specific technical work permits (gluing, vacuuming, welding, brazing…) and self-inspection habitations.

Delivery

• Drive autonomous teams’ work in order to comply with production planning (anticipate problems),

• Define and implement corrective actions when late versus planning.

Cost

In line with concerned work packages, stick to and manage the monthly cost base:

• Optimise the allocation of available resources, track individual time sheets,

• Manage budget through indicators (direct manpower, overheads)

• Participate with Manufacturing Engineering to the continuous improvement of processes.

Management

• Manage autonomous teams around QCDP objectives: by using visual management, participates to daily meetings of the autonomous teams, communicate objectives and information needed for their achievement, bring teams problems up and organise their solving (request assistance from support functions when necessary),

• Drive the continuous improvement of results: communicate objectives, involve teams, implement actions, pull and implement improvement ideas, initiate improvement workshops and problem-solving groups (PDCA methodology), track improvement (visual management), communicate results,

• Develop individual performance: track individual performance (evaluate, discuss with each team member at least during the annual performance review), propose salary reviews,

• Develop individual and collective competences: define and implement multi-skills. Develop team autonomy: make operators able to manage their daily performance on their own and to deal with 1st level problems. Implement the adequate training plan.

Educational Requirements 

Mandatory:

BE /B Tech

Mandatory:

4 to 8 years’ experience in Heavy Engineering Industry (Preference will be given to train industry).

Desirable:

Knowledge and understanding of production processes including assembly, looming, welding, painting etc.

Competencies & Skills 

• Language Skills: English and Hindi

IT Skills: Basic Knowledge about computer

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is a lever to running a sustainable and successful business. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.