Production Manager

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, 74,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

A bit about why you might choose Alstom as your next employer:

We recognise the need for work-life balance and are continually working on our offering and introducing new polices, aimed at creating greater flexibility for everyone. Most recently, an additional day of paid leave has been added, with ME Day allowing for an extra day, to focus on our well-being. More benefits are outlined below, but the wellbeing of our people is essential, and we look forward to discussing any working arrangements required to allow you to succeed and be satisfied at Alstom.

We are delighted to introduce you to theProduction Manageropportunity now available, reporting directly to the Site Managing Director. This is a pivotal role within our team and with a broad scope for our well regarded, significant rail project and is responsible for managing the daily shift production of the Manufacturing activities at our Bellevue facility. Maintaining oversight over these manufacturing activities calls for a passionate and experienced professional with an approachable nature and interpersonal skills that naturally bring people together and lead to mutually beneficial and commercial outcomes.

Additionally, primary responsibilities include;

• Partnering with key stakeholders across multiple sites (where required) to ensure trains delivery meets time, quality and cost expectations
• Being accountable to the continuous development of manufacturing on site, liaising with internal colleagues to ensure consistency & best practice where applicable
• Reviewing production progress in daily basis with Production Supervisors, Supply chain, Quality and planning to ensure daily production targets are met as effectively and efficiently as possible
• Managing and monitoring the production supervisors including workforce planning, succession planning, budgeting, training & competency, OHS & quality
• Proactively identifying areas & initiating action for improvement across production and occupational safety and processes through manual reviews, analysis of trains incident reports and complaints & ad hoc feedback
• Leading by example and building a collaborative, accountable and cohesive team culture
• Ensuring all Production meets the Health & Safety requirements of internal standards, customer specifications and industry standards

What you'll bring to the team:
Culture and team fit are imperative for this role. We are looking for someone who has exceptional communication and leadership skills as well as;

• Experience in managing manufacturing or maintenance operations, planning workloads & leading a team
• Strong leadership & management experience of a high-volume workforce.
• Experience in Railway/Manufacturing or industrial setting is highly desirable.
• Agility, results oriented, team player, who leads by example.
• Experience within a EBA site, Unions and Apprentices & trades is desirable

If you are unsure if your experience or skills translate, feel free to reach out, or add a cover letter describing why your can see yourself in this role and lets see where it goes! You'll never know if you don't try! You can reach me on either *********@alstomgroup.com or 0468 601 ***.

Please also note, I commit to providing an outcome to all applicants as soon as a decision is reached but please note, shortlisting is an ongoing process, so it is encouraged to submit your application early.

What we can offer

• Being an endorsed Work180 employer with a focus to support and leverage the benefits of women in our workforce
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional paid leave in the form of ME day - self selected day to relax, recharge and focus on your wellbeing
• Flexible public holidays - align with your personal values
• Flexible working options
• Volunteer Day - A paid day off once a year to volunteer in your local community
• Bridging leave - yes, where possible, it is actually encouraged to make a random public holiday - a decent break!
• Free gym membership