Production Team Manager (Shift Manager)

East Midlands Railway (EMR) is seeking to welcome a dedicated and proactive Shift Manager to their esteemed Fleet Production team. EMR, recognized as a Top Employer nine times, fosters a culture of "One Team," emphasizing safety, customer delight, and sustainable railway operations. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals looking to contribute to a company that deeply values its employees and champions diversity and inclusion.

As a Shift Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating critical operational, cleaning, maintenance, and subcontractor activities within the depot. Your leadership will ensure a safe, efficient, and high-performing working environment. This position offers a dynamic and engaging work experience, perfect for individuals who thrive in a hands-on, people-centric role.

Advantages for Potential Candidates:

• Career Development and Empowerment: EMR is committed to employee growth and empowerment, providing opportunities to bring your authentic self to work. You'll be encouraged to develop your skills and contribute meaningfully to the team's success.
• Impactful Role: Directly influence the safety, performance, and efficiency of the fleet operations, making a tangible contribution to a vital service.
• Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Join a company actively promoting diversity and inclusivity, where you will be part of a team that reflects the communities it serves.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: EMR offers a competitive salary, an excellent defined benefit pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement (starting at 32 days and increasing), substantial travel discounts for leisure, and access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts.
• Industry Experience Welcome: While rail-specific knowledge is not essential, your proven experience in engineering, maintenance, or production environments will be highly valued.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Leadership and Team Management: This role demands strong people management skills, including the ability to direct, motivate, and develop teams and contractors to achieve clear objectives and high standards.
• Operational Excellence: A core aspect of the role involves ensuring all activities are conducted safely and effectively, adhering to industry regulations and EMR's operational procedures. This requires a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Safety-Critical Environment: As this is a safety-critical role, candidates must be prepared to undertake psychometric testing and a medical examination as part of the recruitment process.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: You will be responsible for immediate responses to depot defects and incidents, requiring effective decision-making skills to recover situations and implement improvements.
• Budget and Resource Management: An understanding of budget preparation and cost control, along with the efficient deployment of resources and staff, will be crucial for success.

If you possess a recognized Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent experience, a strong track record in supervision, excellent people management abilities, and a proactive approach to operational challenges, this Shift Manager position at East Midlands Railway presents a compelling opportunity to advance your career within a supportive and forward-thinking organization.