Apsys Leader ( H/F)

Company: Alstom

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.

You will join our Interiors Component Development Site and Product Family of Valenciennes Petite Forêt, a key actor in the design and development of interior train parts as well as front ends, with more than 180 people & 22 different nationalities, designers, buyers, industrial, quality, Project Managers & Product Experts, working both for French & International projects.

What are my responsibilities?

Purpose of the Job/Objective

• The Site APSYS Leader will drive and coordinate locally (within a site/cluster/project) with all métiers the APSYS (Alstom Performance System) roadmap.
• APSYS Deployment - Animate, coordinate and challenge improvement actions to reach APSYS targets defined with each métier based on APSYS roadmaps using APSYS toolbox to deliver operational performance & develop local best practices that will be shared with the steering committee.

Organisation Reporting

• Reports hierarchically to: Site MD / Component Development Site Interiors Director
• Other reporting to: Dotting to APSYS Director

Network & Links

• Internal Interfaces: All Quality & CI members in the organization (APSYS Deployment Director), steering committee, site management teams
• External Interfaces: Customers, subcontractor/Supplier

Your responsibilities include:

APSYS Deployment:

• Work with Site MD on strategic transformation using site SQCD objectives and APSYS roadmap.
• Train people on APSYS program, methodologies and tools in his site/project.
• Support each department in APSYS deployment by providing on-field expertise on lean & continuous improvement tools.
• Facilitate and coordinate all improvement actions to reach APSYS targets defined with each métier based on APSYS roadmaps.
• Consolidate and report deployment status to Managing Director and APSYS Central team.

APSYS assessment:

• Is responsible for self-assessment consolidation and APSYS assessment week/support mission’s preparation (logistics/accommodation, agenda, people availability…)
• Perform APSYS assessments in other sites/projects.

APSYS Network

• Participate in APSYS events (webinars, APSYS award...)
• Contribute as trainer to global training program deployment (e.g., TrAMway, AQP/AQL, etc.) in other sites/projects.
• Share good practices & benchmarks (internal/external) within APSYS network.

Performance measurements:

• Successful Lean impact on the métier
• Progress from Y-1 to Y on APSYS maturity
• Site KPI improvement

What do I need to qualify for this job?

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• High energy, high exposure, international travel
• Master lean principles (5S, Standard, Gemba, VSM, problem solving, performance and kaizen mindset)

Experience

Mandatory:

• Capacity to coach top management of site and project team
• Lean DNA would be appreciated
• Ability to develop a network across all sites
• Rigor, Communication, experience in operational activities and results driven.
• Data driven and courageous - Ability to manage teams in cross and multicultural relationships.
• Collaboration and team working, critical thinking and problem solving.

Travels:

National mainly to other component development sites.

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.