EPU Manager

Alstom Group; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, is seeking an EPU Manager for the E Block Frame & Loom Line. You will lead lean initiatives, deploy APSYS tools, and drive performance across safety, quality, cost, and delivery in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

You will oversee shopfloor teams, collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain, and champion continuous improvement to achieve SQCD metrics while coordinating with cross-functional groups in a shift-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Automobile).
• 5+ years in assembly industries (automotive, railways, commercial vehicles, or similar).
• Shopfloor team management experience.
• Experience with PDCA, SWIP, and structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Deploy APSYS tools and methodologies across the shopfloor.
• Train operators on manufacturing processes and self-inspection techniques.
• Plan and manage workforce with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor and drive SQCD performance of the EPU.
• Resolve issues through containment, root-cause analysis, and structured problem solving.
• Track, analyse, and improve SQCD KPIs through continuous improvement actions.
• Escalate issues using reporting systems.
• Implement product and process changes as required (CR/ECR/DR/Retrofit).
• Drive issue closure and sustain improvements through robust action plans.

Skills

Shopfloor team management

Lean manufacturing

PDCA

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Automobile)

Tools

PFMEA

Control plans

Work instructions

SWIP

Root cause analysis

Job description

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EPU Manager

Date: 29 Oct 2026

Location: Coimbatore, TN, IN

Company: Alstom

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.

Could you be the full-time EPU Manager - E Block Frame & Loom Line in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your leadership and operational expertise in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment. You’ll work alongside a dynamic and motivated team of professionals.

You’ll play a critical role in driving performance, quality, and continuous improvement within the E Block Frame & Loom Line. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams (such as engineering, quality, and supply chain), oversee the implementation of Alstom Performance System (APSYS) tools, and ensure the smooth functioning of production operations.

You’ll specifically take care of deploying lean manufacturing principles and managing shopfloor teams, but also focus on improving Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD) metrics.

We’ll look to you for:

• Deploying APSYS tools and methodologies across the shopfloor
• Training operators on manufacturing processes and self-inspection techniques
• Planning and managing workforce proactively in coordination with cross-functional teams
• Monitoring and driving SQCD performance of the EPU
• Resolving internal and external demerits through containment, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving
• Tracking, analysing, and improving SQCD KPIs through continuous improvement actions
• Escalating issues in a timely manner using appropriate tools and reporting systems
• Implementing product and process changes as required (CR/ECR/DR/Retrofit)
• Driving issue closure and sustaining improvements through robust action plans

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automobile, or related disciplines)
• 5+ years of experience in assembly industries such as automotive, railways, commercial vehicles, or other manufacturing sectors
• Shopfloor team management experience
• Hands-on exposure to lean production systems and foundational supply chain concepts
• Experience with PDCA, SWIP, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Strong familiarity with production and quality tools, including control plans, PFMEA, and work instructions
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team motivation skills
• Effective communication and coordination abilities with cross-functional teams
• Flexibility to work in a shift-based schedule, including availability to work 6 days a week

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
• Work with new standards for operational excellence in manufacturing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility
• Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards leadership roles in manufacturing and beyond
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.