EPU MANAGER

• Worker representatives
• Local Suppliers (limited)

The main responsibilities for project execution are.

• From LGR up to CGR
  • For the activity within the EPU contributes partially to
    • Supply chain set up,  
    • Quality plan validation
    • Industrialization activities.
  • For manufacturing preparation of the activity within the EPU
    • Responsible for requests for training & qualification of operators, requests for hiring (internal, external, temporary), requests & requirements for sub-contracting
    • Responsible for the industrial process Hand-over from PME to manufacturing
    • Responsible APSYS deployment preparation
    • Responsible for the operators training (covering manufacturing & self-inspections)
• As of CGR up to FQA, is responsible for
  • The finalization of manufacturing preparation for activity within the EPU
  • The complete scope of manufacturing activities within the EPU, which also includes
    • Task assignment to operators,
    • Intermediate Handover (EPU level) including intermediate applied configuration (= as manufactured), self-inspections, dynamic checklist, NCR, rework, missing parts, waivers/deviations, incomplete operations, …
    • On time, closing of work orders in MES
    • Productive & Nonproductive hours booked in MES of all operators
    • APSYS deployment
  • SQCD performance for the activity in the EPU, and tracking the associated KPI
  • Continuous improvement of SQCD performance of the activity in the EPU
    • Optimizations of the workstation/work center using of APSYS Tools
  • Issues Management for the activity of the EPU
    • Issues are raised in MES on time
    • Contribution to corrective action of the issue (e.g. QRQC)
  • Execution of changes to the product, (if applicable)
  • Contribution to 1st Train(s) /products Manufacturing Feedback to support functions in order to improve SQCD performance
     

The main responsibilities as hierarchical manager of the operators belonging to an EPU (Elementary Production Unit) are

• Responsible for time management (presence management and activity management) of all employees, and assuring compliance with the local legislation,
• Accountable for the time reconciliation,
• Responsible for continuously improving occupational safety, including that of contractors (if applicable) working for the EPU,
• Contribution to the development of the operators, which means further development of the qualification matrix for product-related and technology-related processes, as well as general technological and personal qualification,
• Responsible for the PMC (People Management Cycle) as per local HR policy ,
• Contribution to the application of the corporate policies (EHS, IRIS, Ethics and Compliance, …),

• Competencies & Skills

   

• Functional skills

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  Industrial Management                                                      Manager capable of leading or supporting the industrial management of a program or project in a simple environment.

   

  Industrial processes for Industrial Management                Operational knowledge of industrial management, industrialization, test & commissioning, site facilities & maintenance, transfer of technologies
  Understanding of the roles of stakeholders and capability to communicate and interact with them
  Understanding the monitoring principles of the different industrial processes

   

  Manufacturing Processes for Industrial Management        Operational knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  Understanding of the roles of stakeholders and capability to communicate and interact with them.
  Understanding the monitoring principles of the different manufacturing processes

   

  Special Processes for Industrial Management                   Experienced skills for managing activities (industrialization, manufacturing, testing) involving special processes.
  Ability to plan & monitor activities related to special processes and optimize the involvement of SP experts

   

  Ergonomics                                                                       Operational skills for integrating ergonomics into manufacturing project with corrective and preventive actions

  Configuration & Change Management
   

  Automation / Robotisation                                                 Basic awareness for the planning, specification, design, installation, integration, validation & deployment of automated equipment & robots into a manufacturing line / workstation.
   

  Transfer of Technology                                                    General understanding of the technology transfer environment and principles (ToT, TA, SIA,  related organization, activities, deliverables, costs, schedule, risks).

   

  Footprint: Greenfield/Brownfield Development                  Basic skills for contributing to the development of a new industrial footprint..

   

  Site Facilities & Maintenance                                            General understanding of facilities management scope.

   

   

   

   

• Transversal skills

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  Team Management                                                           Identifies talents
  Adapts management style to individuals and situations
  Focuses on reaching goals
  Organize delegation

   

  Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)                                 Knows main Environment Health and Safety regulations/objectives/results/action plans.
  Knows the procedures and apply them for the recognition of accidents at work and occupational diseases by the competent authorities.
  Ensures adequate medical surveillance is provided for employees as per the law..
  Actively participates to crisis management in case of EHS emergency and manages relations with family and employees.

   

  Quality Effectiveness                                                        Provide deliverables of high standards.
  Carefully prepare materials and check the accuracy of the work and consistently strive to improve the quality of work.
  Seek to understand the necessary technical & legal standards applicable on the job scope and make effort to comply with the same
  Highlight or intervene when the agreed standards or rules & regulations are not met.
  Respond constructively to the feedback

   

  Railway Safety & RAM                                                      E-Leaning Safety performed and/or RAM awareness performed.

   

  Supply Chain for Non-Supply Chain                                  Understand that supply chain management spans all movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point-of-origin to point-of-consumption.
  Effectively collaborate and communicate with supply chain members

   

  Finance for Non-Finance                                                  Understand the basic financial concepts
  Awareness of Cash in/out management/Sales recognition process/Concrete example of working capital management/Finance cycle (budget, F1, closing…)/Margin impact

   

   

  Sourcing for Non-Sourcing                                               Understands Sourcing basics: scope of work, responsibilities, stakes and value contribution
  Understands Sourcing organization and is able to identify the key stakeholders for the job

   

  Products & Services Knowledge                                       able to understand explanations from an expert about main characteristics of the product of the scope  (critical characteristics, functions, risks)

   

  Social Relations & Labour Law for non-HR                       Awareness of trade union organizations.
  Ensures that HR policy and actions comply with the appropriate legal framework.
  Awareness of legal risks when making decisions
  Maintains a good working relationship with employee/trade union representatives and understands the need for negotiation and dialog.

   

  Lean Management                                                            Perform a diagnostic and lead the implementation of 100% lean tools to improve processes and performance in his/her environment (site, project, function).
  lead performance improvement workshops
  animate & develop Lean community (resources, skills...) on own site
  lead APSYS assessments & self-assessments on own site

   

  Digital & Analytics Tools                                                   Able to understand the value added and is a tools user: for a structured, effective and accurate data entry
  Able to navigate and analyze data to drive decision making
  Good knowledge of the Alstom KPI sheet
  Capability to read data and make decisions with Alstom Business tool

   

   

• Leadership skills

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  AGILE                                 Dealing with uncertainty
  Business Acumen
  Innovative
  Learning on the fly

   

  INCLUSIVE                         Building effective (virtual) teams
  Listening and informing
  Managing diversity
  Understanding others with empathy

   

  RESPONSIBLE                   Customer focus (internal and external)
  Integrity and ethics
  Managerial courage
  Managing with vision and purpose.

   

Direct reports:

Operators (min 25 to 40 nos)