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.

Could you be the full-time EPU Manager (Elementary Production Unit) in Kingston, ON we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive production management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, innovative, and collaborative teammates. You'll lead producion activities on the shopfloor for our products, making a significant impact on our production flow and project execution ensuirng Quality, Cost, Delivery commitments in compliance with EHS policies. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (supply chain, quality assurance, industrialization, testing, EHS), manage training and hiring for production personnel, and much more. 

You'll play a central role in ensuring the smooth production and delivery of signaling products for one of Canada’s largest public transit transformation projects.

The main responsibilities are:

• Contributes partially to Supply chain set up, Quality plan validation, and Industrialization activities
• Manage manufacturing and production preparation and setup
• Responsible for requests for training & qualification of operators, requests for hiring (internal, external, temporary), requests & requirements for sub-contracting
• Responsible for the industrial process Hand-over from industrialization to production
• Deliver production plan on time with expected Quality, Cost and Delivery level
• Responsible for APSYS (Alstom Performance SYStem) deployment preparation
• Responsible for the operators training (covering manufacturing & self-inspections), as well as developing the production team competencies
• Manage task assignment to operators, self-inspections, dynamic checklist, NCR, rework, missing parts, waivers/deviations, incomplete operations, On time, closing of work orders in MES 
• Monitor productive & Nonproductive hours booked in ERP of all operators
• Manage APSYS deployment, SQCD performance, and tracking the associated KPI  as well as continuous improvement of SQCD performance 
• Optimizations of the workstation/work center using of APSYS Tools
• Control Issues Management for production activities ensuring issues are raised in ERP on time 
• Contribution to corrective action of the issue (e.g. QRQC) 
• Make sure that all product specifications and manufacturing procedures comply with regulations
• Set high standards to reach production goals, ensuring that higher quantities produced do not compromise quality. If defects are discovered in products, and come up with solutions
• Responsible for the safety and productivity of all production employees staffed on designated shift, as well as plant security
• Responsible for time management (presence management and activity management) of all employees, and assuring compliance with the local legislation
• Contribution to the development of the operators, which means further development of the qualification matrix for product-related and technology-related processes, as well as general technological and personal qualification

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Qualified technician or experienced worker in Electronics, Electrical or Mechanical domain. Technical diploma or engineering degree preferred 
• 8 to 10 years experience in Industrial or Manufacturing management, on electronics, electrical or mechanical devices
• Previous operational position in a manufacturing site as a Production or Line Supervisor managing production operators is mandatory 
• Good understanding of operations, supply chain, logistics and special processes
• Strong knowledge of product/system technical requirements
• Experience in Railway industry, preferably within an industrialization environment for signaling products prefered
• Experience working with SAP or similar systems
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new standards for rail signalling and material management

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to innovative, high-impact projects

• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning programs

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $75,000 – $100,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at View email address on jobsearch.alstom.com while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.

Job Type:​Experienced​