Downer Rail and Transit Systems is looking for a dynamic Major Modifications Production Manager to join our team in Pakenham, VIC on a full-time, fixed-term 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to lead major modifications, drive operational excellence, and contribute to impactful projects within a fast-paced and innovative environment. We are looking for a dynamic leader with a passion for safety, production management, and team development.

Downer invites applications for the role of Major Modifications Production Manager for our High-Capacity Metro Trains (HCMT) project. This is your chance to lead and deliver high-impact engineering changes in a cutting-edge rail industry environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Roll out and enforce Site Safety Procedures and Processes for production activities, including reporting, resolving, and providing feedback on safety concerns, initiatives, and INX actions.
• Conduct safety investigations as required and actively foster a safe and healthy work environment.
• Drive and manage facilities and workplace inspection programs effectively.

Core Deliverables

• Lead rework activities to implement engineering changes to the HCMT.
• Support planning and scheduling of rework tasks/ECPs with stakeholders.
• Ensure successful end-to-end completion of rework tasks per schedule, from QC to WO/ECP closure.
• Track action status against agreed implementation schedules and escalate issues that may affect readiness dates to the management team.
• Coordinate and liaise with the CRRC JV partner and sub-suppliers as needed.
• Develop standardized processes and rectification strategies.
• Enhance the skills of the Reworks team and team leaders.
• Work towards reducing QC rejects.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in Production Management and Team Leadership, ideally in the rail industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) with familiarity in Power Platform (BI, Automate) highly desirable.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a results-driven mindset.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to lead and deliver impactful projects in the growing rail sector.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• An opportunity to work for a major ASX listed company.
• The ability to build your professional career in a multi-disciplined business environment.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like the next step in your career, apply today to join a team shaping the future of rail. For more information about this position please contact Angela Versace - Talent & Sourcing Business Partner at Angela.Versace@Downergroup.com

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