Production Manager

Req ID: 454921

Location: Bletchley, MK1

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 6th January

Salary + Benefits: £56,000 + 18.5% shift allowance = £66,360 

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains, train services, and signalling infrastructure projects. It has built just under 40% of the UK’s mainline train fleet, all the fleets currently in service with London Underground and Dublin’s LUAS.

Employing 6,000 people across the UK and Ireland, we design, build and test trains at the UK’s largest end-to-end train manufacturing factory in Derby and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, as well as 30 train services depots across the UK&I

Your future role

We are looking for a Production Manager to work within our newly referbished Bletchley Depot.

The objective of this role will be to ensure that production targets, quality standards and safety requirements are achieved through the execution of the production plan and through the efficient management of resources. Ensure that trains are delivered on time in a safe, clean and fully functional condition to our customers.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing the Production Teams
• Monitoring and controlling Production on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Ensuring that accountability for production is clearly defined and delegated.
• Identifying people requirements for budgeted fixed workload ensuring flexibility and high levels of productivity are achieved.
• Managing organisational change in order to optimise working practices and thus ensure a productive workforce.
• Ensuring all Production meets the Safety and Quality requirements of internal standards, customer specifications and Network Rail standards.
• Monitoring working practices and environment to ensure that people and facilities meet the mandatory and/or statutory requirements.
• Identifying training and other resource needs to facilitate production in the most effective way.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe, effective manner and in accordance with the H&S at Work Act, Rules and Regulations, Railway Group Standards and Alstom Policies and Procedures.
• Review work plans with Production Controllers to ensure daily production targets are met as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Maintain good industrial relations within area of responsibility, implementing disciplinary procedures for any serious staff irregularities - maintain a well-disciplined work force.
• Proactive in identifying areas for improvement by personal check, analysis of trains incident reports and complaints, initiating action to ensure improvements.
• Responsible for ensuring IT systems are updated and where required concluded in relation to work done.
• Ensure that where applicable, documented Quality procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure that job times are controlled, issued and updated as necessary.
• Plan and control leave entitlement for Production Team Members within set guidelines in order to meet the Business Plan.
• Leading APSYS and 5S plan
• Encourage continual professional development for staff within your areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for managing and prioritising the workload of each team in line with the Traincare Centre requirements

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• HNC in an Engineering field or equivalent
• IT skills – competent user of Personal Computer, including office packages, e-mail, Internet.
• Good communication, verbal and written, report writing and organisational skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Network Rail Rules and Regulations.
• Experienced in fleet and/or maintenance operations and planning workloads effectively.
• Technical knowledge of relevant Traction and Rolling Stock.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

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!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package,25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.