Senior Rail Production & Fleet Lead

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles); Chester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

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

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.