Production Optimisation Lead

Description

• Identify and support the introduction of process/equipment improvements aimed at improving efficiency and capacity.
• To deputise (when required) for the Capacity and Forecast Manager
• Deliver Task Build Time studies of workshop activities - priority, agreed by the Capacity and forecasting Manager to identify capacity increase and efficiency opportunities, for each Workshop Provide recommendations to be used, to create plans on improving Efficiency and capacity to deliver both short term and long term forecasted throughput of REW.
• To provide weekly updates to the Capacity and Forecasting Manager on Progress of Task Build Studies; the findings and any improvement proposals & produce periodic presentations on progress demonstrating benefits of implemented changes
• Collate the data for Task build time studies and update SAP routing to allow for more accurate costing to the business.
• Assist the Capacity & Forecast Manager in the communication of approved new initiatives that improve productivity, process & safety
• Review and input into the creation of Scope of Works by Engineering; for new equipment and plant required to increase capacity & improve efficiency

Requirements

• Experience of using an asset management database e.g. Ellipse/ Maximo preferred - Desirable
• Producing high quality and readable reports and presentations for all levels of audience - desirable
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation. – Essential
• Ability to analyse and create cost benefit data. - Desirable
• Understanding of the workings of REW & TMU - desirable.
• Experience of SAP and production processes within – Desirable
• Good record keeping and application of audit trail knowledge. - Desirable
• Previous experience with identifying Improvements & presenting the benefits. – Essential
• Ability to build effective working relationships (partnering) with people at all levels across the organisation. – Essential
• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
• Ability to manage conflicting & changing priorities and work under pressure to achieve tight deadlines. Essential
• Experienced in managing technical meetings. - desirable
• Integrated Management System (IMS) Measurement Practitioner certificate - or equivalent - Desirable
• Good understanding of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards and their application to the Railway Engineering Workshop - Desirable
• Ability to create in depth report as well as high level metrics to show progress and identify areas of improvements. – Essential
• Knowledge of operational Railway safety principles, regulations and legislation - Desirable
• Proven experience with Task Build Time studies – Desirable
• Awareness of Trade Union representation and processes to follow - desirable.
• Experience of using SAP - Desirable
• Experience in rolling out of new processes & communicating change - desirable

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Discounted Eurostar travel
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Final salary pension scheme

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance