Chief Of Operations H/F - 17

Req ID:503246

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide
CHIEF OPERATIONS (H/F)

The Chief Operations [COO] works in binomial with the Chief of Development [COD] in executing projects portfolio.
He supervises physical delivery of trains (in quality, time and costs in the production phasis) for the whole portfolio endorsed by LRH Train Development Site [TDS] and ensures smooth in timely entry in manufacturing facility.
As such, COO shall:

Ensure taking into account of industrial return of experience and constraint
Since Notice To Proceed [NTP], build the Validation plan together with the COD for each project
Ensure that committed delivery schedules comply with assembly lines setup (including PUs and remote facility when relevant)
Ensure good prioritization (critical path) on the project in line with global planning
Coordinate Supply Chain, Industrialization, Production and Testing for the train delivery site in relation with Industrial Quality
Ensure Design for Operations [DFO] aspects are addressed in development phase
Together with COD and Project Managers, identify risks and opportunity with action plans on the projects portfolio (technical, planning, financial ...)
Organise visibility on the project progression (regular communication, indicator) and make sure
Coordinate industrial sites support to the Integrating Unit in line with PIO strategy
Make sure trains configuration and modification are efficiently driven and monitored both at project and portfolio levels.
COO is based on the final assembly unit

Organisation structure: Industrial Operations

Reports directly to:
Site Industrial Director [SID]

Reports functionally to:
Site Tenders & Projects Director [SPD]

Key accountabilities:

Develop the Project Industrial Management Plan (IMP) in line with project objectives and other project plans
Lead Construction & Installation Management Plan (CIMP)
Based on projects portfolio, continuously update development and industrial organisations with workload assumption (3 years look ahead)
Lead Transfer of Technology (ToT) and ensure skillset development plan per ToT commitment
Challenge sub-systems for ensuring Design for Operation based on local requirements
Ensure readiness of industrial activities, means and deliverables to successfully pass the gate reviews
Monitor, control and prepare sub-systems physical delivery for the final assembly line to maintain the alignment with the global industrial planning
Emulate QCD continuous and specific improvement action plans achieving industrial QCD targets after the serial Go
Be accountable for the proper implementation and full compliance with Code of Ethics, EHS and other Alstom policies and Customer requirements relative to Industrial activity

Main activities:

Validate Train Industrial Development [TID] Quality, Cost and Planning [QCD] commitment at tender stage then lead and
coordinate projects operation activities and stakeholders from Tender transfer to last train Acceptance including:

Ensure alignment with project objectives of activities related to industrial operations (industrialization & production line set-up, transfer of technology, supply chain, manufacturing, testing and commissioning of the complete system)
Validate Project Industrial Management Plan [IMP] including Project Industrial Organization [PIO], Make or Buy strategy
Lead industrial planning & reviews, monitoring on time deliverables and ToT Management Plan
Work in binomial with the Chief of Development in executing projects portfolio
Resources management:

Anticipate and ensure Impulse TID team staffing,
Escalate when available resources do not sustain projects needs and on-time delivery

Proactively participate to the definition of project development logic and key milestones
Lead TID risks and opportunities management and mitigation
Ensure industrial data correct set-up in ERP
Actively contribute to product vs process concurrent engineering and ensure adequate handover between DME and PME
Ensure both logistics and kitting strategy are defined in line with Supply Chain requirements and customer sites constraints
Be a key player to

Project(s) baselining strategy and optimization
Change and Configuration Board [CCB] to validate changes and date or rank of application, ensure early identification of industrial changes and risk/impact assessment to propose alternative scenario

Challenge and supervise retrofit activities after changes related to engineering, industrialization, and manufacturing planning
Lead problem-solving approach when technical or operational issues arise on delivery site
Ensure compliance and optimization of Reference Library and tenders strategy on industrial related topics
Support the delivery of the first trains of series, support FAR & FMR and ensure FAR/FMR/SMR are performed on time
Ensure Customer site and Alstom on-site organisation [SAV] are ready for handing over trainsets
Perform lessons learned/ feedback on industrial activities and contribute to update the Industrial Ref Lib
Manage its direct reports and ensure proper delegation when required
Arbitrate issues escalated at his level and escalate to the Project Management when required

Key Job Authorities and Dimensions:

Owner of the Train Industrial Delivery Work Package

Performance measurements:

Projects QCD commitment and PPI
TID WP cost at completion
FAR/FMR/SMR Go on time
Gate Reviews Go on Time (as a project management core team member)
On Time Delivery [OTD]
PC9 and PC11 on time
Parts availability (prenabilité)

Educational Requirements :
Engineering or master's degree level education, preferably in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical or supply chain disciplines.

Experience :

At least 7 to 10 years of experience in industrial operations including 3 years in projects or site management organisation.
Extensive industrial, supply chain and Rolling Stock product knowledge and project/company background

Competencies & Skills :

AIR rule model demonstrating agility, entrepreneurship and strong team spirit
Result and planning oriented
Balanced skills between industrial and project management
Strong leadership and ability to federate teams on technical orientations to reach QCD target
Demonstrated capacity to lead cross-functional activities and numerous/various stakeholders
Dedication to sponsoring initiatives launched at company, site or departments levels
Ability for analysis, problem-solving and efficient decision-making in complex environment
Ability to work across sites in a multi-cultural environment
Operational English
Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow's mobility. That's why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

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