Senior Production Manager (Machynlleth)

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles)

Chester

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage
25 days annual leave
Pension scheme
Health care plan
Bike2Work scheme
Flexible working
Volunteer days

Job summary

CAF is seeking a Senior Production Manager to oversee production across multiple UK sites, coordinating with Engineering and Planning to deliver vehicles for passenger service. The role may involve travel to project locations and liaison with CAF projects to ensure on-time performance.

You will drive Health & Safety, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a minimum Level 3 engineering qualification and IOSH certification; salary around £70k plus a £6k accommodation allowance.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Level 3 of relevant engineering qualification.
  • IOSH Certification.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in operations.
  • Minimum 3 years in production planning and people management.
  • Minimum 3 years in engineering or rail environment.
  • Good understanding of onboard vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

  • Manage resources and provide technical support to Production staff in coordination with Engineering.
  • Oversee production processes and coordinate planned and unplanned activities to deliver vehicles for passenger service.
  • Travel to project locations and engage with CAF projects as required.
  • Support Health and Safety with RAMS and site-specific method statements.
  • Lead HS inspections and audits, implement safety policies, and drive 5S standards.
  • Coordinate scheduling with Planners and Materials Manager for maintenance and repairs.
  • Monitor production and adjust schedules to align with project requirements.
  • Ensure fleet modifications and campaigns are executed as planned.

Skills

Operations management
Production planning
Engineering/rail experience
Onboard vehicle systems knowledge
IOSH Certification
Team leadership

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Job description

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.

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 become part of our exciting journey.

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 Senior Production Manager involves the managing of resources and technical support to all Production staff, in coordination with the Engineering team.

As the Senior Production Manager, you will oversee the production processes, coordinating all planned and unplanned activities to deliver vehicles for use in passenger service, maximizing the availability of the fleet.

The role involves managing production in different sites and it sometimes may require travelling to specific project locations and engaging with other CAF projects.

Your daily duties will include:
  • Support Health and Safety Advisor to produce and review RAMS or other site-specific method statements.
  • Actively participate H&S inspections and audits.
  • Work with management to implement the Safety company's policies and procedures and lead by example.
  • Undertake competency assessments as required.
  • Ensure the Production Managers maintain all areas in line with the high standards of 5S.
  • Maintain a high level of quality standards, with all work completed in accordance with railway industry, site, and Company standards.
  • Undertake and support internal and external audits when required.
  • Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed to be align with project requirements.
  • Working with the Planner Engineer to schedule the maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance plan.
  • Working with the Materials Manager to organise supplier or other third-party site attendance to undertake specialist repairs.
  • Oversee progress and ensure the execution of fleet modifications and campaigns are carry out as per plan.
  • Prioritise and organise the ongoing maintenance activities to optimize the productivity and reduce additional cost
  • Oversee all preventive maintenance activities efficiency of designated depots
  • Generate Additional Services reports per period and have a direct communication with the customer regarding vandalism incidents or large repairs resulting from external factors.
  • Optimisation of resources and materials in coordination with the LEO to find out and implement efficiency improvements.
  • Occasional travel is required of any designated depot.
  • Having a deep understanding of the contractual clauses related to the availability of the fleet and the Performance Regime related and taking the needed stands and decisions to protect the company’s interests based on that knowledge.
What salary will you be paid for this role?

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are proud to pay competitively at CAF. For this role you will be offered a salary in the region of £70,000 per annum. In addition to your salary you will receive an accommodation allowance of £6,000 per annum, subject to statutory deductions.

What will make you successful in this position?
  • Minimum Level 3 of relevant engineering qualification
  • IOSH Certification
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in operations
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a production planning and people management role
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working in an engineering or rail environment.
  • Good understanding of onboard vehicle systems and components
About What We Offer

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF. Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few! Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF. As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree-planting, company-wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!

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