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Production Manager
Rail
Birmingham
Permanent ⁄ £40000 - £42000
Updated January 31, 2012
A challenging and exciting opportunity for an Production Manager has arisen at London Midland's depot in Soho. The role will lead and control the maintenance, cleaning and operations function to ensure the depot fleet is maintained, repaired and cleaned at the correct frequencies to meet business activities. Reporting to the Depot Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management and leadership of a team of 30-40 personnel, ensuring that all activities are completed in a safe and environmentally acceptable manner, whilst fulfilling customer requirements, achieving agreed budgetary objectives, in this 24/7, continuous operation.
Key deliverables for the Production Manager will be:
• Control all aspects of the operation of the depot on a shift by shift basis
• Control and direct the Team leaders and Supervisors to ensure that required outputs are met in terms of terms of availability and quality of work to provide a reliable and efficient service to customers
• Assisting in the development and management of the business' capital investment pipeline, to drive the continuous improvement, the continuing sustainability and competitiveness of London Midland's operations
• Safety, Health and Environment - providing proactive leadership and management to minimise hazards and to reduce risks across the Production operations
• To participate in the development of depot colleagues by conducting personal reviews, delivering emerging needs.
Who we're looking for
The successful candidate will be an ambitious individual, with a can-do attitude and a proven track record of leading within a production environment. You will have a high level of ability to communicate, motivate and deal successfully with people. You will have relevant line management experience and will be a competent leader, with a focus on developing people, an open communicator and a driver of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience in the rail industry however given the current demand in the sector, candidates with experience in any industrial manufacturing environment will be actively considered, including aerospace, automotive or general manufacturing.
About our client
London Midland operates train services through the heart of England from London in the south, to Birmingham in the Midlands and Liverpool in the north west. London Midland began operating on 11 November 2007. 50 million passenger journeys a year are made on our services; we manage 147 stations and operate over 1,300 services a day.
The Company has just finished investing in its second fleet of trains and continues to invest in new processes and systems. At an exciting time new opportunities exist to help drive London Midland forward. Through superior technology, strong work ethic, a culture that encourages team work, continuous improvement their mission is to be an industry leader. Their values based culture means not only is there a continued commitment to excellence in all areas of the business, but outstanding opportunities for career progression will always exist for achievers.
What's on offer
Circa £40k + Excellent benefits including final salary pension.
All direct and 3rd party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page for consideration.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0)121 230 9415.
Job Ref: 13194600
Your application will be sent to Robin Seehra.
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