Section Leader

Alstom; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Section Leader to oversee an autonomous team in achieving performance objectives. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a dynamic industrial environment. You will manage daily operations, facilitate communication, and mentor team members while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork. If you're passionate about leading teams and driving innovative solutions in mobility, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in an industrial environment.
• Multi-skilled, competent in 50% of EPU assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities and ensure team cohesion.
• Implement continuous improvement actions like 5S and Kaizen.

Skills

Welding

Boilermaking

Spray Painting

Safety Awareness

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Artisan (Red Seal)

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, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Role Overview:

The Section Leader role is non-hierarchical. You will relay the EPU Manager's directives and act as a referent for the Autonomous team, ensuring achievement of SQCDP objectives, fostering continuous improvement, and maintaining team cohesion. You will be responsible for daily short-term team management, facilitating 5-minute meetings, and maintaining regular communication with the EPU to escalate urgent matters.

Main Responsibilities:

EHS

• Ensure application of start-up checklists by the team.
• Implement precautionary measures for issues identified during start-up, especially during staggered hours.
• Manage traceability of EHS deviations, ensure timely updates, and escalate issues (e.g., EHS cross, PDCA, PPE).
• Alert and mitigate immediate risks related to safety concerns.
• Participate in updating the PGI.
• Respect, comply with, and apply all EHS rules.

Costs

• Monitor operation and information flow via AOS, ensuring 100% connection and accurate work order status.
• Propose solutions when SQCD performance targets are not met.

Time Management

• Ensure daily progress of schedules and timely rotations, interfacing with AOS where applicable.

Quality

• Address first-level quality concerns raised by team members.
• Coordinate with support functions to resolve quality issues based on analysis.
• Follow up on discrepancy treatments and ensure timely resolution.
• Conduct pre-rotation checks post-job completion.
• Manage parts availability for IQ inspections and flag non-compliance.
• Close rework and snag issues before next workstation rotation.
• Identify and escalate line blocking points or defects in MES/AOS.
• Report quality issues to the Work Centre Manager if unresolved by the team.
• Ensure adherence to work instructions, processes, and safety protocols.

Continuous Improvement

• Implement job rotation within the autonomous team.
• Ensure seamless handovers of tasks.
• Propose and implement 5S and Kaizen continuous improvement actions.

People Supervision

• Supervise daily activities, address concerns, and escalate issues promptly.
• Report employee matters to the Work Centre Manager.
• Lead team actions and coordinate with support functions for improvements.
• Facilitate team meetings and communication.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified artisan (Welder, Boilermaker, Spray Painter - Red Seal).
• Multi-skilled, competent in 50% of EPU assemblies.
• Mentoring skills at “U” level in 50% of assemblies.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Alstom processes and welding/boilermaking/painting imperfections.
• Strong safety awareness and English proficiency.
• Agile, inclusive, responsible mindset; resilient with a “CAN DO” attitude.
• Safety-conscious and a safety ambassador.
• Conscientious, team-oriented, with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Decisive, self-motivated, organized, customer-oriented, and emotionally aware.

Joining Alstom means being part of a global leader committed to diversity and inclusion across 63 countries. We invite you to be part of our journey towards innovative, sustainable mobility solutions.