Site Production Manager

Req ID:475672 

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.

NETWORK & LINKS: 

Internal

• Industrialization,
• Sourcing & Logistics/Supply Chain,
• APSYS
• Finance
• Internal & Supplier Quality

External

• Suppliers
• Sub-contractors
• Donor units Customers etc.,
• Customers (during the audits)

    OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• QCD of site within scope of responsibility
• Overheads/Opex of Department
• KPI: Capacity /workload management – People Utilization, Productivity improvement, tools management, Internal & External Demerits, Cost of Non-Quality from Rework time and material, First Yield Pass at testing & final quality control, Customer Service Level – Delivery Performance, MPS Accuracy (%) 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Successfully deploy best–practices to reach world–class excellence in Production; implementation of Lean Manufacturing
• Fulfill Production objectives.
• Define management of Production organization (planning, manufacturing, testing, logistics, quality inspection, industrialization, etc).
• To deploy Industrial Strategies in-line with Product Line Management Committee decisions
• Contribute to process improvement during the serial production.
• Participate in the investment/budget planning.
• Anticipation, proactivity & reactivity for issues.
• Promote the correct environmental management, in order to assure the treatment of wastes, atmospheric emissions within instructions of Environmental Department.
• Maintain a safe working environment for employees and sub–contractors in–line with Sector EHS Policy.
• Manage Manufacturing subcontractors.
• To Lay out in close relationship with Industrialization
• Active Participation during New Product Introduction (NPI) along with Industrialization & Transfer of technology
• Capturing of Return of experience (REX) from Shop floor on quality and productivity aspects
• Workforce Management and Planning as per Site Sales & Operations plan (Long term production planning)
• Participate and support Site PDP on weekly basis to define production plan for 1 + 4 weeks horizon. (Medium + Short Term production planning)
• Ensure that the function is resourced adequately, in terms of number of people and skills.
• Management, evolution, integration & development of team
• Competency Mapping followed by detailed training plan with effectiveness check.
• Provide effective mentoring and coaching to direct reports in order to achieve function objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in the fields of productivity and quality.
• Support Repair Activity and issues coming from Customer
• Manage the department KPIs.
• Lead WPOs in meeting their QCD commitments.
• Ensure WPOs have the resources they require to meet their QCD commitments.
• Be responsible for the correct implementation for APSYS pertaining to Manufacturing domain
• Serial testing – 
• Ensure the test cells are maintained well with good level of Safety and 5s and OEE of all test benches are monitored and maintained on target
• Applying inspection methods and techniques to examine and evaluate the quality of work and materials, and to detect deviations from project specifications, and standard maintenance practices.
• Identify resource and equipment requirements to efficiently plan the capacity
• Preparing CONQ based on the defects found during testing and monitoring the rework/replacement required etc.

Knowledge & Desired Experience

• Full time BE / B.Tech – ECE/EEE/Mech with 15-18  Years of experience in Manufacturing in OEM / Tier1 Industries
• Experience in Mechanical /Electrical & Electronic equipment’s is essential.
• Knowledge of Traction Drives / Switchgear products desirable.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, six sigma tools are essential
• Interpersonal Skills, Effective Communication & Decision making essential.
• Experience in Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems & Good industrial safety practices and its effectiveness in day to day working.  

Critical competencies required:

•  EHS
• Product Knowledge
• Process & Methods Knowledge
• Lean Management
• People Management
• Analytical & Problem Solving skills
• Quality Focus
• Continuously Learning and Developing people

 Location for the role – Coimbatore

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.