Chief of Operations H/F

Chief Operations (IN-MT-02)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Chief Operations ensures the physical delivery of the train on quality, time and costs as well as the follow-up of both configuration and traceability. CO is based on the final assembly unit and shall:

• Ensure the assembly line set up
• Coordinate Supply Chain, Industrialization, Production, Test & Commissioning for the train delivery site in relation with industrial quality
• Ensure Design for Operations (DfO) aspects are addressed in development phase

Coordinate industrial sites including suppliers when needed

Key accountabilities:

• Develop the Project Industrial Management Plan (IMP) in line with project objectives and other project plans
• Lead Construction & Installation Management Plan (CIMP) and CAPEX for Assembly line set-up
• Consolidate industrial staffing plans for assembly line & sub-systems with SSMs
• Lead Transfer of Technology (ToT) and ensure skillset development plan per ToT commitment
• Challenge SSMs for ensuring Design for Operation based on local requirements
• Ensure the 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
• Manage the improvement action plan to achieve 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

Main activities:

• Lead and coordinate project operation activities and stakeholders from tender transfer to close-out including:
• Develop the Project Industrial Management Plan (IMP) including the Project Industrial Organization (PIO), Make or Buy strategy , industrial planning & reviews, list of deliverables, ToT management plan.
• Resources management:
• Anticipate and ensure industrial operations team staffing,
• Escalate when project resources available do not match the project needs
• Manage activities related to industrial operations (industrialization & production line set-up, transfer of technology, supply chain, manufacturing, test and commissioning of the complete system) and ensure alignment with project objectives
• Proactively participate to the definition of project development logic and key milestones and contribute to project risks and opportunities management
• Ensure industrial data correct set-up in ERP
• Actively contribute to the product x process concurrent engineering and ensure adequate handover between DME and PME
• Ensure that both logistics strategy and kitting strategy are defined in line with Supply Chain requirements and customer sites constraints
• Leader of the CCB (Change and Configuration Board) to validate changes and date or rank of application, ensure early identification of industrial changes and risk/impact assessment to propose alternative scenario
• Manage the retrofit activities after changes related to engineering, industrialization, and manufacturing planning
• Lead the problem-solving approach when technical or operational issues arise on delivery site
• Ensure compliance with Ref Lib and tender strategy on industrial related topics
• Support the delivery of the first trains of series and ensure FAR/FMR/SMR are performed on time
• 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 elevate to the PM when required

Key Job Authorities and Dimensions:

• Owner of the Train Industrial Delivery Work Package

Performance measurements:

• Achievement of project QCD commitments
• Resolution of operational and technical issues
• Train Industrial Delivery WP cost at completion
• FAR/FMR/SMR Go on time
• Gate Reviews Go on Time (as a project management core team member)

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 at project or site management level.
• Extensive industrial, supply chain and Alstom product knowledge and project/company background.
• Balanced skills between management, industrial management and project management
• Strong leadership and ability to federate teams on technical orientations to reach QCD targets
• Demonstrated capacity to lead cross-functional activities and numerous/various stakeholders
• Ability for analysis, problem-solving and efficient decision-making in complex environment
• Ability to work across sites in a multi-cultural environment