Warranty and Contract Manager

Description

• At times carrying out a hands-on work on the Depot
• Support Warranty and Supply Chain Departments for the critical parts claimed under warranty by liaising with main suppliers as required
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with all Australian health and safety, quality and environmental legislative requirements.
• Providing technical support and advice liaising with the Headquarters in Spain and locally with direct reports.
• Management of direct reports and overall responsibility for the successful management of these functions
• Actively participates in promoting health and safety in the workplace and encouraging others to do the same. Take part in health and safety initiatives, such as workplace inspections, hazard identification and others as required
• Compiling reports based on contractual requirements as needed
• Respond to the client in everything related to warranty activities
• Responsible for building and maintaining or delegation of responsibility for relationships with all stakeholders
• Achieve the reliability figures and KPI-s stablished for the project
• Support on procurement of critical material managed by Supply Chain Department to comply with delivery terms
• Permanent contact with suppliers and other CAF departments (Management, Quality, TO, etc.)
• In conjunction with the General Manager, implement and manage processes, systems and timeframes which are in line with CAF Headquarters’ policies and procedures and account for AU requirements/restrictions, both legislative and operational
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner in line with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality consciousness. Advise management of any changes in materials, plants or processes which may impact on safety, quality or the environment, as well as any improvements that could advance CAF's quality and environmental performance.
• Ensure effective and frequent communication with CAF Headquarters. This includes updates on key milestones, delays and challenges

Requirements

• Flexibility to travel to Dubbo as it is the location of the main core of the project.
• Knowledge and application of train manufacture and maintenance activities
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills
• 5 +Previous work experience in a similar role or equivalent.
• Excellent people management skills
• Ability to complete all records of actions and operations accurately and to procedures.
• Reading and understanding mechanical & electrical drawings, and understanding of Spanish would be advantageous

Benefits

• Flexibility to work non-standard hours

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance