Job Description

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

Job Title

(Job Code): Manufacturing Manager Carbody shell

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Manage Rolling Stock Manufacturing activities through 6 Elementary production units performing boiler making, welding and painting. Ensure the delivery commitments On Safety, On Time, On Quality and On Cost.


In this respect the person in charge complies with Ethics and Compliance policies.

ORGANISATION

Organization structure (job belongs to)

AMECA/South Africa/Carbody/Industrial Organization/Manufacturing

Reports directly to

:


Operations Manager

Other reporting to:

Not applicable

Direct reports:

6-8 direct reports : EPU managers


100 - 130 indirect reports : blue collars





Network & Links

Internal

Engineering/PME Supply Chain Quality Sourcing Project management Site representatives of HR/EHS/APSYS/Finance

External

Contractors and Suppliers Customer(s)

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Key accountabilities:

Ensure the best EHS practices and performance as per defined targets

Deliver production plan On Time, with expected Quality and Cost Improve the processes and performance Develop manufacturing competencies (managers and blue collars)

In collaboration with industrial team, improve or deploy new industrial means and standards

Ensure Alstom Performance System (APSYS) deployment and maturity development

People Management:

Manage a team of people in terms of the full scope of Human Resource applications (i.e. Jobs & Skills, Training & Qualification, Workforce, Staffing & organization) Manage the end to end People Management and People Review cycle for the area of responsibility Manage all employee relations and labour relations matter in relations to the area of responsibility Ensure that the team complies to all policies and procedure Deploy and comply with all applicable policies and procedures in terms of people management Responsible for employee relations on the shop floor

Performance measurements:

EHS: IFR 1 and IFR2

Delivery On Time

Spent Time vs Method Time

CONQ (Cost of Non Quality)

Non Productive Hours/Indirect hours

Strategic Objectives:

To Ensure control procedures are being adhered to To ensure that resources are available to achieve operational objectives. To motivate, develop and direct subordinates to achieve operational objectives. To ensure that the financial objectives in terms of WIP and projects are achieved. To ensure that the management of risk meets ALSTOM ROLLING STOCK requirement and guidelines and standards. Ensure timeous and accurate reporting on manufacturing activities. Ensure that the department comply with EHS, ISO 9001:2008 and OHSAS 18001 & ISO 14001 standards.

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

Engineering degree in Operations, Industrial/Technical Diploma or Equivalent

Desirable:

Technical Degree

Experience

Mandatory:

+10 years of experience in Industrial or Manufacturing
department management


Proven track record of working in a manufacturing plant Proven track record of managing large operational teams of +-100 or more people Experience in management of a blue collar labour relations Solid knowledge and experience with people process, I.e performance management, development, discipline, Solid knowledge and working experience with the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Desirable:

None MEIBC knowledge Heavy manufacturing experience, including welding

Competencies & Skills

Functional skills

Profound knowledge of Special Processes (Welding, painting, riveting, torque tightening)



Working knowledge of...


Industrial Management Processes for industrials E2E, from Engineering to Delivery Manufacturing Processes and Technologies Configuration & Change Management

Basic awareness of...


Site Facilities & Maintenance Transfer of Technology Ergonomics

Transversal skills

Profound knowledge of...


Team Management including management of cross functional teams Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) rules and regulations, Lean Management tools, methods, ...

Working knowledge of...


Supply Chain/Quality processes and impact from manufacturing on them Products Knowledge Applicable Social Relations & Labor Law

Basic awareness of...


Finance/Sourcing processes and impact from manufacturing on them Digital & Analytics Tools for managing the manufacturing activities (KPI, ...).

Leadership skills required

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




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

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