Control of Contractor and APSYS Lead Services

Job Title Control of Contractor and APSYS Lead (Services)6 month plus contract - potential for permanent engagement thereafterUp to £50 k per annum dependant upon expTo start asapBased Staffordshire / Burton on Trent areaPurpose of the jobThe APSYS and Control of Contract Leader is responsible to Drive APSYS (Production System) deployment within a Maintenance site, especially supporting department heads for production and is responsible for the Control of Contractors process at Central Rivers. Position in the OrganisationOrganization Structure- See Central Rivers site and project organization chart.Organizational Reporting- Direct report line to Depot Improvements ManagerTeam (*depends on scope)People (*) : 0 direct reportNetwork and links- Within their site : production, quality, industrialization teams,- At shop floor line/workshop managers, EPU ('Elementary Production Unit') managers and operators.- Other site APSYS Leaders and APSYS Deployment managers.Mission & ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesAPSYS:- Contribute to site target definition using site SQCD objectives and APSYS roadmap.- Support each department in APSYS deployment by providing on field expertise on APSYS tools.- Train people about APSYS in their Areas of responsibilities.- Report monthly deployment status to Depot Operations Manager and Project Teams.- Is responsible for the APSYS action plans and evidence packages against each criteria.Control of Contractors:- Ensures CoC process are followed and adhered to.- Leads the Work Package process and reviews and make sure all documents are in place.- Governs and audits contractors on site,- Is leader of the Alstom competent operational supervisors- create and managing a Complete list of all competent supervisors for control of contractor activities in absence of 'Control of Contractor and APSYS Lead (Services)' (self) for 24 hour operationContinuous Improvement- Define and drive the improvement action plan for the site with the corresponding departments- Facilitate local VSM/SWIP, APSYS workshop events- Supports the Depot Improvements Manager with depot improvements initiatives.Audits:- Is responsible of site self-assessment and prepare APSYS audit on their site.- Support APSYS audits in other sites.Benchmark and toolbox evolution:- Practice (and host) internal and external benchmarks and training sessions.- Identify good practices and transmit them to the APSYS Community.Key Performance Indicators- APSYS score for the site and focus on the required targets for that Financial year.- Site main KPIs (Safety, QCD, etc.).- Contribution to APSYS community (benchmark, audit, training, regular conf-call).- Demonstrate Continuous Improvement results and benefits- AZDP score (special focus on Control of Contractors).Candidate requirementsEducational Requirements- Graduate engineering or technician background with 5 years Industrial experience in a railway or production environment.Desired Knowledge / Experience- Advanced knowledge of lean principles (5S, Standard, Gemba, VSM, problem solving, performance and kaizen mindset)- Industrial technical background (5 years minimum)- Fluent in English written and oral- Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).- Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is desirable.- Ability to navigate and utilize software applications for reporting and data management.- Experience in managing contractors on a industrial site,Behavioural Competencies- Actor of change, ability to work in a non-hierarchical position- Good training skills- Excellent Communication skills- Role model*** Please be advised that the role is with a Rail Rolling Stock business and as such all those who are engaged are required to undertake a pre employment Drugs and Alcohol test and medical screening. Full details are available via your consultant contact.