Head of Manufacturing Operations and Overhaul

Req ID:458647

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.

Could you be the full-time onsite Head of Manufacturing Operations and Overhaul in New Castle, DE, US we’re looking for?  (Successful candidate may be located in either Boston, NYC, Washington, DC, or Kanona, NY)

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your extensive engineering and operational expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and collaborative teammates. You'll lead the strategic development within the operations, industrial, and Component Repair & Overhaul (CRO) perimeter, driving cost optimization and ensuring excellence in our service delivery. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including Engineering, Quality, and Project Management), manage multi-regional center performance and tenders, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Manage all operations activities, industrial activities, and CRO activities & resources for all projects and sites in its region/cluster/country/site or platform,

• Manage and approve Quality Cost Delivery (QCD) budget commitment for operations, industrial, & CRO scope at tender and execution phase,

• Lead the initiative for operations, industrial, and CRO cost optimization & recovery of non-core costs through continuous improvement and insourcing/make plans,

• Manage tenders/bids related to operations, industrial, and CRO scope for all allocated projects,

• Multi-Regional Center Performance including Transfer of Competencies, Methods and Tools,

• Manage critical interface with Customer representatives (support Project Managers and Program Managers),

• Ensure proper implementation and respect of Environment Health & Safety (EHS) and Railways Safety for all sites within ALM/Eng/PCRO network of sites,

• Ensure adequate supplier warranty duration and recovery of charge-back,

• Ensure proper management of Reliability Growth, availability and other contractual commitments with respect to operations

All about you

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field,

• 20 years of experience or understanding of multi-site project execution in a technical or industrial capacity, with a focus on the railway industry,

• Knowledge of EHS regulations and railway safety standards,

• Familiarity with data analytics and its application in operational optimization,

• Master’s degree in engineering (mechanical or industrial is an asset),

• Proven ability to manage global teams and foster a collaborative work environment,

• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record in RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) methodologies,

• Experience with DFQ (Design for Quality), quality assurance, and audit processes,

• Effective communication skills for customer interactions and contract management,

• Leadership in strategic development and the identification of up-sell opportunities within operations, industrial, and CRO activities

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:

• Work with operations, industrial activities, and Component Repair & Overhaul (CRO) activities & resources, managing all aspects from overhaul to warranty across multiple projects and sites within your region or platform,

• Progress towards strategic development within the operations, industrial, and CRO perimeter, including identifying up-sell opportunities and optimizing cost base,

• Utilise our dynamic working environment,

• Contribute to innovative projects,

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

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.