Serial Production Controller

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Date: 31 Jul 2025

Location: Vado Ligure, SV, IT

Company: Alstom

 

 

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 & JOB CODE

                                                                                           Production Controller

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 

Schedule and control the daily operations on the production line, so that they are manufactured on time in accordance with the Master Production Schedule. This is a key support function for manufacturing.

 

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Key accountabilities:

 

  • The Serial Production Controller is in charge of launching, coordinating and controlling the progress of Work Orders according to the MPS (Manufacturing planning & scheduling)
  • For Compo/ D&IS (Components/Digital & Integrated Systems), the Serial Production Controller is in charge of scheduling Work Orders according to the MPS
  • The Serial Production Controller makes the link between industrial planning, PrSCL (Project Supply Chain Leader)/ PMM (Project Material Manager) for D&IS, logistics and manufacturing to ensure on time execution of operations
  • On a weekly basis, provide feedback to planning to update the MPS, regarding operational constraints
  • On a daily basis, coordinate with logistic, Material planning and quality to allow the manufacturing team to produce as per the plan
  • Defining and implementing improvement action plans for dysfunctions on components delivered to the production Line
  • Ensure a continuous flow of materials to production line
  • Check plan orders readiness to ensure work orders can be launch on time and analyze exception messages of the MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
  • For (Compo / D&IS) schedule, when it’s relevant, work orders
  • Convert Planned Orders (MPS) into Work Orders and launch them on time in production
  • Follow-up daily the progress of Work Orders through close exchanges with EPU (Elementary Production Unit)/Line managers
  • Ensure that priorities as planned in the MPS are clearly displayed and updated at shop floor level (visual management)
  • Contribute to data accuracy check related to BOM (Bill Of Material)/Routings in collaboration with Industrialization
  • Alert the planning team/supply chain manager about issues impacting plan execution (missing parts, quality issues, production stoppage, technical data)
  • Manage the information workflow of work orders: job release, material consumption
  • Provide the line-feeding priorities visibility to the logistics team in order to secure the production
  • Contribute to ensure material deliveries to the production line 
  • Participate / represent Supply chain on production line 5’ meeting
  • Follow-up subcontracted operations and ensure their execution on time in collaboration with logistics & production
  • Contribute to minimize the product throughput time and maintain optimum WIP (Working In Progress)
  • Respect EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) rules and involved in SOV (Safety Observation Visits)
  • Performance measurements: Work Order launch on time

 

 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements:

Mandatory:

  • Technician education degree (Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain)

Desirable:

 

Experience:

Mandatory:

  • Experience in production scheduling/sequencing or operational supply chain with relevant usage of ERP (ideally SAP) in a manufacturing environment

Desirable:

  • Knowledgeable of industrial planning, logistics, inventory management, Material planning

Competencies & Skills:

 

Technical:

  • Good knowledge of MRP and Production Scheduling tools
  • Good knowledge of excel
  • Good level of data analysis and reporting
  • Basics on lean tools

 

Behavioral:

  • Good Communication and collaborative skills
  • Innovative, pro-active and positive
  • Customer & goal oriented
  • Sense of urgency
  • Autonomous

 

 

 

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.


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