Production Line Manager (MPM)
CAF Rolling Stock UK Limited
Location
Newport | United Kingdom
Job description
Most of us come to work to earn money and as an accredited Living Wage employer, of course you can expect a competitive salary from us; but we also recognise that you spend a lot of time in work, so you must choose your employer well!
Built on core values of Excellence, Trust and Sustainability, CAF make beautiful and exciting products that we are all really proud of. It is not always easy to achieve the results we want, so we have recruited a team of amazing people, working together to achieve a common goal. As a business, we are willing to try new things; so our people need to be flexible and innovative.
Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee work to ensure that we create a welcoming environment for everyone, where difference is respected; whilst our Employee Engagement Forum are tasked with injecting some fun into the workplace with events and activities throughout the year.
If you want to be purposeful, occupied and part of an awesome team, building an amazing product; the choice is simple choose CAF.
Mission of the position
The Production Line Manager (Manufacturing Programme Manager, MPM) is responsible for managing the production delivery a designated project; with a specific emphasis on delivering operational effectiveness and ensuring all elements of production are carried out to world class standards.Functions and responsibilities
- To represent Manufacturing in the Core team during the series of manufacturing phase, taking responsibility for manufacturing costs, analysing them and reporting their forecasts to the Project Programme Manager.
- Responsible for compliance with deadlines for the Manufacturing activities based on the Program Plan, including reporting progress.
- Is available to work in at other CAF locations, including Zaragoza in Spain, during project industrialisation.
- Participates in the management of Risks and Opportunities within the Core Program Team.
- Complies with the responsibilities assigned in MGCAF process, in which he/she carries out his/her activities, in terms of Product Quality and Safety, Occupational Risk Prevention, and the Environment, in line with the role performed at any given time.
- Monitor the production process in line with the finite production schedule whilst focusing on right first time, and on-time delivery.
- Provide support in developing, reviewing, and monitoring the HSE Plan, objectives, and targets.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and implement improvements to production activities to optimise results. Promote the effective use of team Kaizen boards and drive SCRA/CEDAC methodologies (problem solving techniques).
- Anticipate and address customer issues; implementing solutions that maintain good relations and world class service standards.
- Lead a high performing and motivated production line(s) by driving improved individual/team performance, ensuring training needs are identified and me
- Manage key business KPIs around QCD to deliver an effective output in line with the planned takt.
- Deliver positive leadership and promote the adoption of best-in-class.
- Coach and develop reports and team leaders based around the CAF production system. 14. Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Ability to understand, learn and use IT systems. (Baan/SAP/PMT/Internal applications)Required professional experience
Degree level in a relevant field or equivalent level qualification.
IEng membership of Institute of Mechanical Engineers.
Six Sigma qualification or equivalent.Training requiredCompetenciesServing CustomersActing DecisivelyActing as a Champion for ChangeDeveloping TalentManaging PerformanceCommunicating EffectivelyActing with IntegrityTechnical and/or practical knowledge valued
Mission of the position
The Production Line Manager (Manufacturing Programme Manager, MPM) is responsible for managing the production delivery a designated project; with a specific emphasis on delivering operational effectiveness and ensuring all elements of production are carried out to world class standards.Functions and responsibilities
- To represent Manufacturing in the Core team during the series of manufacturing phase, taking responsibility for manufacturing costs, analysing them and reporting their forecasts to the Project Programme Manager.
- Responsible for compliance with deadlines for the Manufacturing activities based on the Program Plan, including reporting progress.
- Is available to work in at other CAF locations, including Zaragoza in Spain, during project industrialisation.
- Participates in the management of Risks and Opportunities within the Core Program Team.
- Complies with the responsibilities assigned in MGCAF process, in which he/she carries out his/her activities, in terms of Product Quality and Safety, Occupational Risk Prevention, and the Environment, in line with the role performed at any given time.
- Monitor the production process in line with the finite production schedule whilst focusing on right first time, and on-time delivery.
- Provide support in developing, reviewing, and monitoring the HSE Plan, objectives, and targets.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and implement improvements to production activities to optimise results. Promote the effective use of team Kaizen boards and drive SCRA/CEDAC methodologies (problem solving techniques).
- Anticipate and address customer issues; implementing solutions that maintain good relations and world class service standards.
- Lead a high performing and motivated production line(s) by driving improved individual/team performance, ensuring training needs are identified and me
- Manage key business KPIs around QCD to deliver an effective output in line with the planned takt.
- Deliver positive leadership and promote the adoption of best-in-class.
- Coach and develop reports and team leaders based around the CAF production system. 14. Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Ability to understand, learn and use IT systems. (Baan/SAP/PMT/Internal applications)Required professional experience
Degree level in a relevant field or equivalent level qualification.
IEng membership of Institute of Mechanical Engineers.
Six Sigma qualification or equivalent.Training requiredCompetenciesServing CustomersActing DecisivelyActing as a Champion for ChangeDeveloping TalentManaging PerformanceCommunicating EffectivelyActing with IntegrityTechnical and/or practical knowledge valued
Most of us come to work to earn money and as an accredited Living Wage employer, of course you can expect a competitive salary from us; but we also recognise that you spend a lot of time in work, so you must choose your employer well!
Built on core values of Excellence, Trust and Sustainability, CAF make beautiful and exciting products that we are all really proud of. It is not always easy to achieve the results we want, so we have recruited a team of amazing people, working together to achieve a common goal. As a business, we are willing to try new things; so our people need to be flexible and innovative.
Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee work to ensure that we create a welcoming environment for everyone, where difference is respected; whilst our Employee Engagement Forum are tasked with injecting some fun into the workplace with events and activities throughout the year.
If you want to be purposeful, occupied and part of an awesome team, building an amazing product; the choice is simple choose CAF.
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