Job Title : Production Manager – Rail (Rolling Stock)

Ref: 12107261

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

Due to the nature of the role, we welcome applications from the ex-forces personnel, such as RAF, Royal Navy or British Army, REME, or experienced engineers within Marine, Rail, Automotive, HGV or Bus sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to move your career towards the Rail sector!

To apply please send an updated CV to <email address removed>