Production Manager

ALSTOM Gruppe; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport solutions provider in Manchester is seeking a Production Manager to oversee production operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in fleet maintenance and possess technical knowledge of rail systems. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 plus benefits, including flexible remuneration options and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Comprehensive social coverage

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Award-winning learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in fleet and/or maintenance operations and planning workloads effectively.
• Technical knowledge of relevant Traction and Rolling Stock.
• Knowledge and understanding of Network Rail Rules and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production meets quality and safety standards.
• Manage the Production Teams and monitor operations.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in production processes.

Skills

Fleet maintenance operations

Technical knowledge of Traction and Rolling Stock

Knowledge of Network Rail Rules

Understanding of Fleet Services customer requirements

SAP and MS Office skills

People management experience

Tools

SAP

MAXIMO

GEMINI

Rail industry IT systems

Job description

Production Manager

Date: 12 Sept 2025

Location: Manchester, MAN, GB

Company: Alstom

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 25th September

Salary + Benefits: £55,000 dependant on experience

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

The Production Manager will ensure that production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are met through effective execution of the production plan and management of resources. This role is vital for guaranteeing timely delivery of trains in a safe, clean, and functional condition to our customers while minimizing depot operating costs and maximising efficiency. You will promote 5S and Lean maintenance philosophies and support Kaizen workshops to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within the depot.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing the Production Teams
• Monitoring and controlling Production on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Ensuring that accountability for production is clearly defined and delegated.
• Identifying people requirements for budgeted fixed workload ensuring flexibility and high levels of productivity are achieved.
• Managing organisational change in order to optimise working practices and thus ensure a productive workforce.
• Ensuring all Production meets the Safety and Quality requirements of internal standards, customer specifications and Network Rail standards
• Monitoring working practices and environment to ensure that people and facilities meet the mandatory and/or statutory requirements.
• Identifying training and other resource needs to facilitate production in the most effective way.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe, effective manner and in accordance with the H&S at Work Act, Rules and Regulations, Railway Group Standards and Alstom Policies and Procedures.
• Review work plans with Production Controllers to ensure daily production targets are met as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Maintain good industrial relations within area of responsibility, implementing disciplinary procedures for any serious staff irregularities - maintain a well-disciplined work force.
• Proactive in identifying areas for improvement by personal check, analysis of trains incident reports and complaints, initiating action to ensure improvements
• Responsible for ensuring IT systems SAP, MAXIMO and GEMINI are updated and where required concluded in relation to work done.
• Ensure that where applicable, documented Quality procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure that job times are controlled, issued and updated as necessary.
• Plan and control leave entitlement for Production Team Members within set guidelines in order to meet the Business Plan.
• Encourage continual professional development for staff within your areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for managing and prioritising the workload of each team in line with the Traincare Centre requirements

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Experienced in fleet and/or maintenance operations and planning workloads effectively.
• Technical knowledge of relevant Traction and Rolling Stock.
• Knowledge and understanding of Network Rail Rules and Regulations.
• Understanding of Fleet Servicesbusiness and its Customer requirements.
• An understanding of SAP and ability to use MS Office packages.
• Knowledge of Rail industry IT systems.
• Peoplemanagement experience of large groups of staff 10+

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.