Production Managers Rolling Stock - Manchester, United Kingdom - Shorterm Group

Shorterm Group

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job title:
Production Managers (Rolling Stock)

Job location:
Manchester

Hourly pay rate:
£34.20 Umbrella on Days - £40.65 Umbrella on Shifts

Shifts:
Mon to Fri. Days for maximum of 13 weeks and then onto Days and Nights

Hours per week:
Average 40-45 hours

Duration: 12 Months+

Start date:

ASAP

Industries considered:
Rail, Rolling Stock, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering

Disciplines considered:
Diesel Engine Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer, Overhaul, Production Management, Cell Manager, Group Leader, SPM

Client Summary:
Our client is a global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance.
Position Summary
Shorterm are currently looking for a number of experienced Production Managers for a number of roles in Manchester. Ideally we are looking for individuals with Rolling Stock experience from either an overhauls, maintenance or modification background.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

Responsible for the line management of staff
Responsible for ensuring the team understand KPI's and complete targets within allocated completion times as well as responsible for monitoring progress towards these targets
Responsible for identifying potential issues that will affect team performance and rectify as necessary
Managing tooling, consumables, etc. as agreed with depot managers
Responsible for monitoring time keeping of production team
Build relationships with team leaders
Managing health, safety and the environment of the depot
Allocating work and improving efficiency
Enthusiastic, keen to impress and progress
Identify and implement training where necessary

Person Profile/Experience:
Previous Rail experience is preferred but not essential. Ability to understand and deliver complex overhaul or modification schedules is a must.

Technical engineering background is essential for this role
Excellent people management experience
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (5's, KPI's, etc.)
Experience of Health and Safety environments
Computer literate
Good communication skills
Experience working in a pressured production environment
Experience of Rolling stock is preferred however not essential

Qualifications:
A formal qualification is a must

Contact Information:

Phone:
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.