Job Title Control of Contractor and APSYS Lead (Services) 6 month plus contract - potential for permanent engagement thereafter Up to £50 k per annum dependant upon exp To start asap Based Staffordshire / Burton on Trent area Purpose of the job The APSYS and Control of Contract Leader is responsible to Drive APSYS (Production System) deployment within a Maintenance site, especially supporting department heads for production and is responsible for the Control of Contractors process at Central Rivers. Position in the Organisation Organization Structure - See Central Rivers site and project organization chart. Organizational Reporting - Direct report line to Depot Improvements Manager Team (depends on scope) People () : 0 direct report Network and links - Within their site : production, quality, industrialization teams, - At shop floor line/workshop managers, EPU ('Elementary Production Unit') managers and operators. - Other site APSYS Leaders and APSYS Deployment managers. Mission & Responsibilities Responsibilities APSYS: - Contribute to site target definition using site SQCD objectives and APSYS roadmap. - Support each department in APSYS deployment by providing on field expertise on APSYS tools. - Train people about APSYS in their Areas of responsibilities. - Report monthly deployment status to Depot Operations Manager and Project Teams. - Is responsible for the APSYS action plans and evidence packages against each criteria. Control of Contractors: - Ensures CoC process are followed and adhered to. - Leads the Work Package process and reviews and make sure all documents are in place. - Governs and audits contractors on site, - Is leader of the Alstom competent operational supervisors - create and managing a Complete list of all competent supervisors for control of contractor activities in absence of 'Control of Contractor and APSYS Lead (Services)' (self) for 24 hour operation Continuous Improvement - Define and drive the improvement action plan for the site with the corresponding departments - Facilitate local VSM/SWIP, APSYS workshop events - Supports the Depot Improvements Manager with depot improvements initiatives. Audits: - Is responsible of site self-assessment and prepare APSYS audit on their site. - Support APSYS audits in other sites. Benchmark and toolbox evolution: - Practice (and host) internal and external benchmarks and training sessions. - Identify good practices and transmit them to the APSYS Community. Key Performance Indicators - APSYS score for the site and focus on the required targets for that Financial year. - Site main KPIs (Safety, QCD, etc.). - Contribution to APSYS community (benchmark, audit, training, regular conf-call). - Demonstrate Continuous Improvement results and benefits - AZDP score (special focus on Control of Contractors). Candidate requirements Educational Requirements - Graduate engineering or technician background with 5 years Industrial experience in a railway or production environment. Desired Knowledge / Experience - Advanced knowledge of lean principles (5S, Standard, Gemba, VSM, problem solving, performance and kaizen mindset) - Industrial technical background (5 years minimum) - Fluent in English written and oral - Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is desirable. - Ability to navigate and utilize software applications for reporting and data management. - Experience in managing contractors on a industrial site, Behavioural Competencies - Actor of change, ability to work in a non-hierarchical position - Good training skills - Excellent Communication skills - Role model Please be advised that the role is with a Rail Rolling Stock business and as such all those who are engaged are required to undertake a pre employment Drugs and Alcohol test and medical screening. Full details are available via your consultant contact