Jobs in Tokyngton

To manage compliance of governance processes across Projects for Essential Maintenance Interventions, Operations and Routine Maintenance areas by utilising the use of lean engineering methods across the Depot Teams to ensure continuous improvement and best practice. To productionise project work areas ensuring , Tooling, and Materials are all available to ensure continuous working during project works. To work with Suppliers and materials in developing delivery schedules for OH parts and working to develop OH kits and Line side _Just In Time_ material schedules. To look for continuous improvements in production schedule and introduce process audits in conjunction with the Quality Assurance Engineer.

Key Accountabilities

1. Accountable for providing daily guidance to the Project Production teams on daily project activities to ensure the timeframe for works is met.
2. To plan and review all daily project activities such as (but not limited to) train preparation, depot train movements etc by utilising Management systems (e.g. Ellipse, SAP) ensuring decisions are made on resource levels which allow the wider project plans to be executed
3. Ensure planning and controls for projects are in place for the depot by maintaining information on the asset management database which in turn allows project deadlines to be met.
4. Accountable for regularly reviewing the Project Schedules Tasks with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, standards and legislation.
5. To ensure the day to day depot project activities comply with all current legislation (including Health and Safety legislation). E.g carry out regular, agreed Planned General Inspections (PGIs) as well as engaging in Safety Hours with staff members.
6. To implement and communicate approved new initiatives to improve productivity, process and overall rolling stock reliability allowing the smooth service to be delivered to the customer.
7. To deputise for the Project Manager in their absence ensuring that the project area is managed in a safe, efficient, productive manner
8. To manage staff and other resources so that production is maximised

Key Skills and Experience

ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline or equivalent
Knowledge of operational Railway safety principles, regulations and legislation
Good record keeping and application of audit trail knowledge.
Good understanding of Heath, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards and their application to the UK railway industry
Knowledge and understanding of planning and project management
Producing high quality and readable reports and presentations for all levels of audience
Experienced in managing technical meetings.
Experienced in managing small teams of staff
Experience in delivering several continuous improvement projects simultaneously within an operating railway environment.
Experience of using an asset management database e.g. Ellipse
Experience of using SAP