Industrial Director - Savli

Alstom; Vadodara; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Learning & development programs

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Alstom Savli site in Gujarat, India, is seeking a Site Industrial Director to lead industrial operations, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure safety and efficiency. You will collaborate with Production, Testing & Commissioning, Industrial Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain to advance digitalization and automation.

The role requires strong leadership, 10 years in industrial operations, and a track record in cost optimization and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Engineering or MSc in industrial/manufacturing fields.
• Experience leading industrial operations and site management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to control costs and drive improvements.
• Fluency in English; experience in multi-cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations and strategic initiatives at Savli.
• Drive World Class Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Oversee cost control and financial performance of the site.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with Production, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain.
• Develop and implement site EHS strategies and compliance programs.
• Manage project scopes, Industrial Management Plans, and capex.

Skills

Leadership

Cost optimization

English fluency

Strategic planning

Industrial management

Education

Engineering or MSc in Industrial/Manufacturing

Tools

Six Sigma

ERP systems

Data analytics

Job description

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 Site Industrial Director in Savli we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your leadership and industrial expertise in a dynamic and innovative field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team of professionals. You’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing the industrial operations and driving strategic initiatives at the site, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, such as Production, Testing & Commissioning, Industrial Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain, while also managing operational performance and driving digitalization and automation initiatives. You’ll specifically take care of developing and implementing site-specific strategies for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and ensuring compliance with industrial standards, but also promoting a culture of safety and excellence within the organization.

We’ll look to you for

• Driving continuous improvement through World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles at the site
• Leading digitalization and automation initiatives tailored to enhance operational performance
• Ensuring effective cost control and financial performance of the site
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes
• Overseeing training and certification programs to develop employees' skills in special processes
• Managing the industrial scope of projects, including Industrial Management Plans and capital expenditure

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:

• An engineering or master’s degree in industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or supply chain disciplines
• Around 10 years of experience in industrial operations, with demonstrated expertise in industrial management
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage financial performance and drive cost optimization
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, such as Six Sigma (certification is a plus)
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and fluency in English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

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 security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our flexible 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 senior leadership roles within Alstom
• 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.