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Job Title : Production Manager – Rail (Rolling Stock)
Ref: (phone number removed)
Location: Crawley
Salary: Circa £60-75k (inc benefits)
Role Type: Permanent
Role Summary
This is an exciting time to join a busy rail company as a Production Manager.
As a Production Manager you will support the rolling stock arm of the business with train maintenance management, delivering the company’s obligations under the train maintenance agreement.
The role
- You will manage production schedules and all related people management across multiple shifts within the maintenance depot.
- You will act as a point of contact for the customer and work to ensure that the customer is supported and happy with the service received and aware of any improvements/changes that could be made to deliver optimal fleet performance & reliability.
- You will ensure that all work carried out on the fleet meets obligations and is carried out safely to the required standards.
- You will be ultimately responsible for the quality of the work carried out by the maintenance team and their safety in doing so.
- You will contribute to the training and development of the maintenance teams to maintain a highly efficient, motivated and safety conscious workforce.
The company
My client is a leading transport solutions specialist with operations in over 50 countries. They are a high innovation company at the forefront of product development within the transportation sector; investing €6 billion annually in research and development. Recognized as a top global employers by Forbes magazine, they are a standout international brand that offers extensive development opportunities within an innovative, dynamic and inclusive environment.
They are an equal opportunities employer, that aim to foster a diverse and inclusive working environment. If you have any questions or need any special assistance throughout the application process, please do not hesitate to ask.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Engineering background – minimum level 3 within any engineering discipline, additional management, HSEQ or rail qualifications / training or courses would be highly desirable
- Experience in the rail sector is desirable, however we welcome applicants from any heavy engineering, production or transportation industry especially candidates from automotive, marine/maritime, military, aviation or similar heavy maintenance backgrounds
- Ability to lead a team in a time pressured, safety critical environment
- Strong demonstrable workforce planning and scheduling experience
- Employment offers will be subject to rail standard medical and drugs & alcohol screening procedures
To apply please send an updated CV to (url removed)
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
