EPU Manager

Req ID:445789 

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 70000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.   

Gibela Rail Consortium invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position EPU Manager - Mainline to be based in Dunnottar. The position reports to of Senior Production Manager.

Department: Manufacturing

Vacancy: EPU Manager - CBS Mainline

Overall Purpose of the Role

Use APSYS principles to manage and drive defined KPI’s based on Safety, Quality, Delivery and cost. Capacity /workload management – People and competency management, Productivity and continuous improvement and tools management. Lead cross functional teams.

 
Responsibilities:

• Manage autonomous teams around SQDC objectives; by using visual management, participates to daily meetings of the autonomous teams, communicate objectives and information needed for their achievement, solve problems, request assistance from support functions, and escalate when necessary.
• Ensure that defined EHS policy and standards are adhered to and improve EHS performance.
• Manage the department KPIs in line with safety, quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Drive autonomous teams’ work in order to comply with daily production planning.
• Define and implement corrective actions to address SQDC performance deviations.

• Train and develop people within the team.
• Drive the continuous improvement of results; communicate objectives, involve teams, implement actions, pull and implement improvement ideas, and problem solving groups (PDCA methodology), track improvement (visual management) and communicate results.
• Maintain equipment standards through TPM schedules.

Qualifications and Skills

Education:

• Grade 12

• N6, Industrial Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Operations Management or relevant will be an advantage (Please amend)
• Minimum Red Seal Artisan in the relevant trade.
• Minimum of 3 years Product knowledge experience.

Desired Knowledge and Behavioural competency:

• Must be able lead and motivate a group of approx. 20 people towards achieving a set of predefined targets
• Must have a knowledge with labour-relations policies and procedures in the South African labour context
• Must be able to communicate effectively at different levels within the organisation
• Must display high levels of integrity, ethics and morals standards.
• Must be extremely disciplined with time management
• Must have a high regard for customer/ supplier relationships
• Must be knowledgeable of best practice principles
• Must be flexible to work outside of normal operational boundaries to support team targets
• Must be able to manage conflict

Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the Gibela. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The company retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Closing Date 11 March 2024

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.  We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.