Production Manager (Chiltern)

Job description

What can you expect from CAF?


* Positive Work Environment: You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
* Professional Development: Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.
* Learning and Autonomy: We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide 'what' and 'how'.
* Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
* Cutting-edge technology: You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.



What will be your role in the company?


The role of Production Manager includes providing maintenance planning and technical support to team leaders and technicians. As the Production Manager, you will oversee the production process, coordinating all planned and unplanned activities to deliver vehicles for use in passenger service. The role may also on occasion involve some UK travel to specific project locations to engage with other CAF projects.

Your daily duties will include:

* Plan and organise the ongoing corrective repairs of the vehicles, prioritising work in order of safety, reliability, and client request
* Provide technical support to the technicians and team leaders
* Working with the Maintenance Engineer, schedule in vehicles for planned maintenance in accordance with the maintenance plan
* Plan and draw up an implementation schedule for modifications and fleet campaigns, producing weekly or as agreed, regular reports showing progress vs plan
* Release WOs in GMAO for fleet modifications and campaigns
* Liaise with engineering & maintenance departments, client, and other key stakeholders to deliver the vehicles for passenger service in line with the agreed plan
* Produce specific implementation plans for more complex tasks where there is a significant impact or risk to daily operations of the vehicles
* Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed
* Organise supplier or other third-party site attendance to undertake specialist repairs
* Ensure GMAO and other company records are maintained with accurate and up to date information
* Collate and analyse data, generating production reports for the project
* Working with the Materials Manager, ensure stock levels remain at adequate levels to support all maintenance and modification work undertaken on the vehicles
* Select special equipment and take responsibility for its maintenance where appropriate
* Drive efficiencies by reviewing and improving all processes and interactions with key stakeholders
* Maintain a high level of quality standards, with all work completed in accordance with industry, site, and company standards.
* Produce RAMS or other site-specific method statements and work instructions
* Agree vandalism material usage and produce summary vandalism report
* Ensure that company and site-specific health and safety guidelines are always followed
* Undertake and support internal and external audits
* Supervise, motivate, and lead the CAF maintenance teams
* Review performance and identify training needs, planning training when required
* Monitor competence levels of technicians, planning in assessments
* Undertake competency assessments as required



What will make you successful in this position?


To succeed in this role you will need:

* Recognised project or people management qualification
* Relevant engineering qualification
* Proven previous experience in a production planning and people management role
* Previous experience working in an engineering or rail environment
* Understanding of onboard vehicle systems and components
* Clear understanding of Safety Critical work

Desired profile

What can you expect from CAF?


* Positive Work Environment: You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
* Professional Development: Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.
* Learning and Autonomy: We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide 'what' and 'how'.
* Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
* Cutting-edge technology: You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.



What will be your role in the company?


The role of Production Manager includes providing maintenance planning and technical support to team leaders and technicians. As the Production Manager, you will oversee the production process, coordinating all planned and unplanned activities to deliver vehicles for use in passenger service. The role may also on occasion involve some UK travel to specific project locations to engage with other CAF projects.

Your daily duties will include:

* Plan and organise the ongoing corrective repairs of the vehicles, prioritising work in order of safety, reliability, and client request
* Provide technical support to the technicians and team leaders
* Working with the Maintenance Engineer, schedule in vehicles for planned maintenance in accordance with the maintenance plan
* Plan and draw up an implementation schedule for modifications and fleet campaigns, producing weekly or as agreed, regular reports showing progress vs plan
* Release WOs in GMAO for fleet modifications and campaigns
* Liaise with engineering & maintenance departments, client, and other key stakeholders to deliver the vehicles for passenger service in line with the agreed plan
* Produce specific implementation plans for more complex tasks where there is a significant impact or risk to daily operations of the vehicles
* Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed
* Organise supplier or other third-party site attendance to undertake specialist repairs
* Ensure GMAO and other company records are maintained with accurate and up to date information
* Collate and analyse data, generating production reports for the project
* Working with the Materials Manager, ensure stock levels remain at adequate levels to support all maintenance and modification work undertaken on the vehicles
* Select special equipment and take responsibility for its maintenance where appropriate
* Drive efficiencies by reviewing and improving all processes and interactions with key stakeholders
* Maintain a high level of quality standards, with all work completed in accordance with industry, site, and company standards.
* Produce RAMS or other site-specific method statements and work instructions
* Agree vandalism material usage and produce summary vandalism report
* Ensure that company and site-specific health and safety guidelines are always followed
* Undertake and support internal and external audits
* Supervise, motivate, and lead the CAF maintenance teams
* Review performance and identify training needs, planning training when required
* Monitor competence levels of technicians, planning in assessments
* Undertake competency assessments as required



What will make you successful in this position?


To succeed in this role you will need:

* Recognised project or people management qualification
* Relevant engineering qualification
* Proven previous experience in a production planning and people management role
* Previous experience working in an engineering or rail environment
* Understanding of onboard vehicle systems and components
* Clear understanding of Safety Critical work}

About CAF Rail UK Limited

ABOUT CAF

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way. We’re going places, so apply today and become part of our exciting journey.