EPU Manager

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

The Alstom Manufacturing facility in Dandenong remains committed to supplying Rolling Stock throughout Australia. Our dedicated test track ensures rigorous evaluation of our vehicles before delivery to our customer. We are seeking an enthusiastic Line Manager to join our team and contribute to the successful execution of our exciting projects.

Our Dandenong Production team are currently seeking our next EPU Manager (Elementary Production Unit). As the EPU Manager your main responsibility is to manage all the manufacturing activities in your domain for your project(s).

Reporting to the Line Manager, you will be responsible for time management (presence management and activity management) of all employees, and assuring compliance with the local legislation and accountable for the time reconciliation. You will ensure the manufacturing preparation of the activity is proactively aligned with Production KPI’s to ensure deliverables are met.

We’ll look to you for the following:

• Management and requests for training & qualification of operators
• Determining hiring requirements (internal, external, temporary), requests & requirements for sub-contracting
• Responsible for the industrial process Hand-over from PME to manufacturing
• Responsible the deployment of the Alstom Performance Management System (APSYS) preparation
• SQCD performance for the activity in the Production Unit, and tracking the associated KPI
• Continuous improvement of SQCD performance of the activity in the EPU
• Optimizations of the workstation/work centre using of Alstom Performance System (ALPS) Tools
• Responsible for 5’s mentioning and implementation 
• Ensure lean Principals are followed
• Work with the CFT team to deliver in full, on time 
• Contribution to 1st Train(s) /products Manufacturing Feedback to support functions in order to improve SQCD performance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Secondary qualification or trade qualification highly desirable
• Previous position in an operations industrial environment
• Experience in Railway industry, preferably within an industrialization environment or in Automotive manufacturing
• Profound knowledge of special processes such as Welding, Fabrication, Crimping etc
• Team Management including management of cross functional teams
• Processes for industrials end to end, from engineering deliverables to final delivery
• Manufacturing Processes and Technologies.

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. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com

For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.

There are different compliance requirements for different workgroups. You will be provided with relevant  information, during the recruitment process.