Operations Manager
4 weeks ago
About Porterbrook
Porterbrook is a leading provider of railway rolling stock and asset management services. With a strong presence in the UK rail industry, we are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and supporting the growth of the rail network.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to join our Long Marston Operations Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our site, managing the operations team, and optimizing workforce utilization.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Operations team and ensure site operations run safely and smoothly in accordance with local procedures
- Chair Daily and weekly operational meetings and optimize workforce utilization by planning workload around resource capacity
- Report and communicate operational performance using visual management tools and escalate any issues to the Operations Manager
- Coach and lead the operations workforce to encourage best practice and compliance with Porterbrook's safe system of work
- Actively manage the team's professional development through regular one-to-ones and performance development plan discussions
- Responsible for carrying out site safety inspections and reporting them through processes in the site's Safety Management System
- Responsible for optimizing the site's resource capability with effective management of the company's absence/sickness policy
- Support the delivery of a safe operational environment for all staff, contractors, customers, and visitors to the site, ensuring they fully comply with the laid-down site health, safety, and security procedures
- Support the management of operational activities on the site, including the usage of plant on site, to ensure this is done safely and efficiently
- Execute operational activities as directed by the Operations Manager
- Support the delivery of customer service delivery for rolling stock activities, ensuring these are done safely and in line with the agreed procedures and established railway standards
- Responsible for planning all operational activities on the site, specifically the planning of operational tasks, to ensure customer requirements are met along with the general operational running of the site
- Ensure all operational activities are recorded to demonstrate safe practices and provide full traceability of vehicle movements and to evidence contractual obligations with Porterbrook's customers
- Support the business in preparation for all planned events, e.g., Rail Live & Vision & Values, ensuring all contractual obligations and expectations are met
- Deputize the Operations Manager role as required
Requirements
- GCSE in English and Maths is required
- Competent in rail locomotive driving and shunting of passenger and freight stock
- Extensive knowledge in basic rolling stock maintenance
- Competent in forklift truck operation and crane operations
- Must have a driving license for motor vehicles
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Excellent working knowledge of railway operations from a depot perspective
- Excellent knowledge of safe systems of work for railway depot/yard operations
- Working knowledge of passenger and freight rolling stock systems
- Good general understanding of rail traction and safety systems
- Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques is advantageous
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package, including an excellent pension scheme, flexible working, enhanced family-friendly policies, ongoing support with professional and personal development, and more.
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