Head of Operations Locomotive Maintenance ECM III​/ECM IV; w​/m​/d

Head Of Operations Locomotive Maintenance ECM III / ECM IV (W/M/D)

We at Alstom understand transportation networks and know what moves people. From high-speed trains, subways, monorails, and trams to turnkey systems, maintenance, infrastructure, signaling, and digital mobility, we offer our customers the broadest product portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues worldwide are on the path to a more environmentally friendly and intelligent mobility, connecting cities and regions and reducing CO2 emissions.

Alstom employs around 11,000 employees in the DACH region at 16 locations. At the earliest possible date, we are looking for you as Head of Operations Locomotive Maintenance ECM III / ECM IV (w/m/d) in one of our service locations in Germany. This position is available full-time.

Your role at Alstom
- What you will achieve From Kassel, more than 35,000 locomotives have already been shipped into the world: at the traditional Alstom Kassel site, in addition to the construction, the service for the well-known Traxx locomotive platform plays an increasingly important role. The Rolling Stock & Components division offers products from the broadest portfolio in the rail industry. Our innovation focus lies on green and intelligent solutions, including emission-free drive systems such as batteries and hydrogen.

In this role, you will report to the TRAXX Director and lead a committed team of 9 employees. Your tasks:
Leading the areas of Fleet Maintenance Management, Field Service;
Ensuring contract-compliant planning, monitoring, and provision of preventive and corrective maintenance of locomotives according to ECM 779/2019;
Developing the workshop network, as well as regular monitoring and certification of contract workshops within the framework of ECM 779/2019 and EHS requirements;
Actively supporting the company's goals regarding occupational safety, health, fire, and environmental protection;
Implementing efficient processes, standards, and requirements;
Ensuring compliance with local and international laws (e.g., data protection);
Conducting risk assessments and quality assurance measures;
Monitoring expenses and budget to support the company in optimizing costs and benefits;
Analyzing training needs and promoting / coaching employees to further develop their potential;
Creating medium and long-term personnel planning, budget planning, and planning for measuring instruments, special tools, IT & software;
Continuously optimizing processes and tools in the area of responsibility with a view to continuous effectiveness improvement;
Creating and reporting KPIs on the performance and business developments of the entire project portfolio;
Contact person for customers, as well as controlling internal and external suppliers and service providers within the framework of the projects;
Participation in internal and external audits.

Your profile
- What distinguishes you for the job We are convinced that personal motivation makes the decisive difference. Your willingness to develop and learn new things is decisive for us, even if you do not fulfill all the mentioned qualifications.

Your profile:

Successfully completed technical or economic studies, alternatively training as a technician, master craftsman or with corresponding professional experience;
Experience and in-depth knowledge in rail transport technology / locomotives;
Good knowledge and experience in project management and corresponding processes;
Confident in handling MS-Office;
High solution and result orientation;
Willingness to travel;
Team capability and assertiveness;
Good moderation and presentation skills;
Very good German and good English skills;
Proven professional experience as Head of Operations or experience in a comparable leadership position in management;
In-depth knowledge of rail vehicle maintenance and the requirements of the ECM Regulation 779/2019;
Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

The position is available in all of our service locations. Our offer
- What we provide Sustainability is the only direction for us in the rail industry. We offer long-term prospects and the opportunity to develop and gain new…