Shop Supervisor

Alstom; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Los Angeles is seeking a Loco Shop Supervisor to lead locomotive maintenance operations, drive safety, and continuous improvement across a skilled team. You will ensure reliability through inspections, root cause analysis, and preventive maintenance, while guiding Lean and digital tools adoption to optimize performance.

Key qualifications include proficiency with Maximo or SAP PM, strong knowledge of traction and control systems, and experience applying Lean/Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Experience with locomotive maintenance and safety leadership.
• Ability to read technical drawings and maintenance docs.
• Experience applying Lean or Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency with Maximo or SAP PM.
• Ability to manage and mentor workshop teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily locomotive maintenance operations ensuring quality and adherence to Alstom standards.
• Coordinate workflow, resource allocation, and maintenance scheduling across teams.
• Ensure reliability through inspections, root-cause analysis, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Drive digital maintenance tools and Lean methodologies to optimize performance.
• Foster knowledge sharing and safety-focused training within the workshop.

Skills

Locomotive systems

Lean Six Sigma

Technical drawings

Safety leadership

Mentoring

Tools

Maximo

SAP PM

Job description

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Date: 25 Sept 2026

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are seeking a dedicated Loco Shop Supervisor who thrives on leading skilled teams to deliver excellence in locomotive maintenance and reliability. This role is for someone who takes pride in precision, safety, and continuous improvement, working alongside passionate professionals who keep cities moving and communities connected.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Oversee daily locomotive maintenance operations ensuring scalability and adherence to Alstom’s quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate workflow, resource allocation, and maintenance scheduling.
• Ensure reliability through rigorous inspection processes, root cause analysis, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Drive innovation by implementing digital maintenance tools and Lean methodologies to optimize performance.
• Foster knowledge sharing and technical training to build a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Proficiency in maintenance management systems such as Maximo or SAP PM.
• Strong understanding of locomotive systems, including traction, braking, and control circuits.
• Experience applying Lean or Six Sigma principles to improve operational efficiency.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and maintenance documentation accurately.
• Commitment to safety leadership and mentoring within a workshop environment.

How Success Is Measured

• On-time delivery of maintenance schedules and operational readiness targets.
• Effective collaboration and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Reduction in downtime, improved reliability metrics, and enhanced process efficiency.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with advanced diagnostic tools and digital maintenance platforms driving the future of rail technology.
• Contribute to global mobility solutions with tangible local impact in Los Angeles.
• Access continuous learning and career development through Alstom’s global training programs.

Base salary range: $75,000 - $100,000

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.