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A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Everything we do here is full of life. And we’re committed to developing infrastructure that benefits even more people. From the iconic bullet train in Japan, to sustainable metro systems in Europe and inspiring the next generation in North America. We’re connecting, evolving, protecting and investing in even more. And there’s so much for you to get involved in, learn from, and flourish doing.
Your new role
In this exciting new role you will be responsible for managing overhaul material activities including monitoring of parts in the repair cycle, organisation of any additional logistics requirements, identification of materials required for the overhaul process, supplier visits (where necessary) and progress reporting to the business.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
Main Duties
- Develop and manage the process for managing the repair loop for Overhaul Materials with the project teams in NAY and S&M
- Work with all stakeholders to ensure maximum process efficiency is achieved through the proposed process, including reporting requirements.
- Monitoring of parts during the repair cycle from the contractor, including evaluation of quotes from supplier, timings, and expectation of stock return
- Work closely with the Fleet planning teams and CPC to ensure smooth transition of the overhaul programme.
- Work closely with the Warranty and Repair team to ensure spares are expedited quickly through the repair process
- Management of the movement of all overhaul spares through the logistics team
- Management of owner owned float (including planned maintenance of spares if required)
- Identifying any trends in repair requirements and feeding back into the necessary teams
- Responsibility for ensuring all systems are up to date with stock locations and availability of spares.
- Monitoring of overhaul and weekly progress reporting to the business
- Day to day trouble shooting with overhaul team
About you
Essential Requirements
- Experience in the field or in a related area.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and to communicate clearly and effectively any concerns
- Microsoft office capable (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience of managing an overhaul portfolio in a similar field
- Engineering background with clear basic knowledge
- Good analytical ability
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Commitment to working as part of a team
- An understanding of health and safety requirements of a working environment
Desirable Requirements
- Supply Chain experience within a Manufacturing / Engineering environment
- Overhaul process management
Why Hitachi Rail?
At Hitachi Rail you will find a passionate and collaborative environment. We operate according to our values of Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit. As such, we work closely as a team and empower our colleagues to take ownership and become creative in our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in the contribution we make to society and we always act with integrity and fairness towards our customers, suppliers and colleagues.
We offer a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement as well as a generous benefits package. This includes a pension scheme with contributions up to 9%, health insurance, and many more perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.
If you like the sound of the above and feel energised by the idea of joining a great brand at a moment of exciting expansion, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing date for applications is 18th March 2024.
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