Current Openings at Alstom

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• The Head of Finance Project Manager South Africa leads 5 Finance Project Manager in his  team for projects rated in High Criticality, in order to improve the projects overall performance. As a key member of the project, he provides financial analysis, advices and guidance to support theteam in making the best business decisions for the projects. He is the main partner for the Financial Strategy success of the projects, contributing in negotiation processes to secure project success.  He is part of the Finance organization and covers the entire projects lifecycle, i.e. acquisition, bidding and execution.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Key accountabilities:

• Participate in overall Project Management process jointly with Project Managers and his team
• Main partner for the Financial Strategy success of the projects.
• Optimize financial aspects on the project Org. Tax, Hedging, Financing.

Business Partnering:

• provide finance advise and tutoring to the project teams.
• set up technical expertise within the real and current concerns of the business to create value.
• enrich integration within the organization (functional intermediation).
• ensure compliance of finance rules in project review preparation and throughout project execution. contribute on business agility and awareness.
• Supervision, analysis and support for overall finance topics of the projects.
• Control the financial performance of the project and propose action plans to improve contract margin and cash profile as well as corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks.
• Raised "Early Warnings" when necessary to increase management attention.
• Add insight and accuracy to project financial information (Improve accuracy on forecasts, revenue, cash, cost, etc.).
• Challenge and approve Project Financials (cash, competitiveness) as per DoA
• Provide confirmation of Internal Transfer Pricing policies to procurement for the issuance of internal purchase orders.
• Control the interflows of Internal purchased orders.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, especially for tax and statutory accounts purposes.
• Liaise with other finance expert functions (e.g. Tax and Customs, Treasury and Financing, Internal Audit & Risk Management, Accounting and Finance efficiency, etc.).
• Cooperate with other expert functions (e.g. legal, platforms, Operational Excellence, etc.).
• Establish strategic network with external financial players involved in the project.
• Contribute in negotiation processes to secure project success (customer and / or partner).
• Support PM in risks and opportunities process and sign-off contingencies/committed savings.
• Partner with PM and CM in Contract & Claim Management (focus on finance topics & risks profile).
• For partnership (consortium or JV), ensure follow up of the financial aspects in compliance with the partner agreements and alert in case of any deviation or risk profile for Alstom.
• Know and understand businesses portfolio and the operation of every business function.
• Responsible for coaching Junior FPMs to develop necessary skills to manage projects Category D.

Main activities:

• Contribute effectively with the project initial set up.
• Liaise with the Finance Tender Manager to understand and implement the global financial strategy set for the project at tender stage (forex and firming strategy, tax guidance, cash profile, etc.), ensuring a smooth transition from Tender to Project.
• Communicate effectively with Project Stakeholders and provide reliable financial analysis to assist in the decision-making (Explain, justify and keep record in detail).
• Prepare jointly with the project team, the project reviews content and reassess each semester the profitability.
• Explain, justify and keep record in detail of the estimates.
• Head of FPM is permanently focused on adding value through:
• Interpreting and implementing the global financial strategy set at tender stage.
• Participating and influencing negotiations (Price review, financial T&C, VO´s, Claims, etc.).
• Challenging financial information throughout project process (consistent “Early Warning” for financial impacts of projects operational performances and risk mitigation).
• Monitoring compliance with all governance and reporting rules & regulations in project.
• Corroborating the permanent compliance of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Understanding the forex and firming strategy considered at tender stage, and ensuring it is implemented at CPR0 and alert management in case of any deviation.
• Understanding the tax guidance provided at tender stage and ensuring it is implemented at CPR0 and alert the Tax & Customs Department in case of any deviations.
• Understanding the Project Organization (PxO) focused on Financial Flows.
• Understanding the contractual terms and conditions and advising about all financial matters in contract, focusing on guiding on competitiveness improvement.
• Supporting Claim Management (jointly with Project Manager & and Contract Manager), focus on finance topics, risks profile (support amendments wording).
• Managing and analyzing costs, revenue and profitability.
• Preparing timely forecasts for sales, costs, margin and cash.
• Transforming data analysis into real insights focusing on profit improvement.
• Permanently looking for liquidity flows and working capital optimization and promote cash culture in the projects.
• Ensuring billing process (external or internal) is made on a timely manner.
• Ensuring, managing and monitoring foreign exchange exposures and Contract Price Adjustment (CPA) indexes evolution (help to define indexes to be used).
• Warning on any deviation that may affect the tax structure (Tax guidance) proposed at tender stage.
• Supporting the finance teams in the monthly closing process and reporting Project financials in a suitable manner.
• Supporting requests made of Performance Management Group.
• Challenge eligibility and relevance Capex & R&D analyzing impacts and optimizing how to implement and informing Operations Finance about the amounts considered at tender stage.
• Reconciling project data and General Ledger on regular basis.
• Ensuring project contractual bonds and guarantees are issued on due time and request release "as soon as possible", avoiding unnecessary expenses.

Measurement / Key Performance Indicators

• (Evidence of good performance related to key tasks and responsibility mentioned above, use to measure success in the role)
• Achievement of financial targets of the project (i.e.: project margins compliance, project cash flow in line with targets, kip’s fulfillment, etc.).
• Compliance with ALSTOM rules & processes.
• Timely and accurate Project Review (CPR/RPR) & Monthly PR.
• Monthly reporting accurate and on time.

 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements.

Mandatory

• Master’s in Business school, engineering school or university equivalent

Desirable:

• MBA, Master’s in finance

Experience

Mandatory:

• +10 years’ experience in Finance
• An auditing and/or project operational background would be an advantage
• Solid organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Team working and management
• Excellent knowledge in MS Excel, knowledge of SAP
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Fluent in other languages is a plus

Desirable:

• Previous experience in railway company in equivalent position
• Previous experience in industrial projects in equivalent position

Competencies & Skills

• Leadership
• Autonomous
• Strategic Thinking and Self-Mastery
• Synthesis and analytical mind
• Demonstrated ability to partner well and influence others
• Entrepreneur and proactive
• Good relations and strong communication skills.
• Resilience
• Ability to work in a matrix environment
• Taste for new technology

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Purpose of the job:

• Site quality director manages the Site Quality Teams in order to ensure the deliveries from the Site are at the right quality level.  He/She cascades & implements the Site objectives within the Quality organisation and implements quality policy & tools at Site level.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

Accountabilities & Authorities:

Quality Action Plan:

• Develop Quality Culture & Right First Time Approach.
• Ensure consistency of QCD objectives and the contractual/regulatory obligations applicable to the projects. 
• Drives continuous improvement plans to analyze and reduce the CONQ, NCR, Safety issues and Demerit

Quality embedded in operations:

• Deploy Quality Policy within the management committee of the Site,
• Responsible for Quality and Safety assessment of the products & services delivered, according to the contractual quality requirements.
• Increase Customer satisfaction through periodic meetings, Customers Surveys, product delivery controls,
• Manage and escalate Top issues impacting safety and customer
• Ensure that DFQ Gate Reviews and Suppliers FAI are done in time, including waiver when required

Quality Resources Management:

• Lead, Manage and develop Quality teams, using quality school, expertise, and APSYS.
• Deploy standard tools and indicators, and contribute to their improvement

QMS and Process management:

• Ensure Process governance, Risk and Opportunity management with site interested parties.
• Evaluate by Internal Audits the quality performance in each process.
• Ensure the right update about the Quality (QMS) Reference documents, using REX process. 
• Ensure site QMS conformance against Alstom standards, Customer standards and ISO9001/IRIS requirements/CMMI/ECM...

Performance measurements:

• Standard Quality KPI (Demerit, CONQ, FAI, DFQ, Go on Time, K1, K2, K3…)
• APSYS score, Internal & External Audits results
• Customer satisfaction, through Customer audits & yearly sites evaluation

Job Location / Mobility

• High mobility/travel between Gauteng and Durban Sites.

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements  

Mandatory:

• Degree in Engineering  and General Management Qualification

Desirable:

• Knowledge of railway industry (norms, certifications…) would be an asset

Experience  

Mandatory:

• 10 years of experience Quality, project and operation.
• Experience in managing Quality tools and problem-solving tools.
• More than 5 years experience managing Engineering/Quality/Operations population of more than 20 employees. 

Desirable:

• Senior management experience, with preferably good knowledge of all type of products.
• Green/Black Belt Qualification

Competencies & Skills-(technical & behavioral)

• Fluent in English is compulsory,
• Customer oriented
• Data driven and courageous, rigor
• Ability to manage teams in cross and multicultural relationships
• Leadership and communication skills

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Main tasks:

• Apply rules in order to operate in an environment that complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• Ensure and comply with safety standards guidelines, policies and procedures
• Ensure inventory control & optimised material flow within the site – including picking, packing, offloading, kitting and stock counting.
• Support on kitting trolleys strategies and implementation of mirror zone.
• Assist in daily system cleanup update for LL01 (warehouse monitor, COGI and TO’s)
• Confirmation of TO’s and printing of picking list in preparations for kitting
• Ensure the preservation of materials during all processes (handling, storage, line feeding, NCR, shipment, ..)
• Detect, treat anomalies and know how to report those that cannot be resolved to the Supervisor
• Prioritize its activities according to emergencies (manage missing parts, …)
• Participate in the continuous improvement with the WHSE ( APSYS)

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THE PURPOSE OF THE TOOLS ENGINEER ROLE IS TO:

• Evaluating new, existing processes & layouts and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:

• Review, update and design the best jigs, Equipment for working production process
• Create and update shop floor layout
• Define better and cost-effective standard tooling for manufacturing.
• Develop equipment’s specification when necessary.
• During ramp up, improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards to meet 2 cars per day.
• Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of production process.
• Update Industrial Maturity Follow Up (IMFU).
• Update Equipment Maturity Follow Up (EMFU).
• Develop innovative solutions and ensure projects are completed on time.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers.
• Provide suggestions during incident investigations.
• Analyse issues observed during manufacturing and create action plans using tools like QRQC.
• Development of instruction sheets with all information required on manufacturing process of each part or assembly.
• Create rework procedures in case of non-conformance
• Define consumable materials to be used on manufacturing process and also quantities.
• Process all documentation giving make or buy view (considering structure available on shop floor) and splitting properly all material between workstations.
• Jigs verification during manufacturing phase to ensure good quality parts are produced.
• Participate on concurrent engineering or design reviews always pushing design engineering to have the best design considering QCD. Propose changes and improvements to be implemented on design.
• Create Industrial Data Sheets to analyse each installation considering tools and devices required on manufacturing process, EHS risk analysis, Ergonomics, Method time evaluation and Macro Process.
• Support method time calculation and task sequences creation.

THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:  

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ experiences within a CAD environment.
• Previous experience designing Jigs, fixtures, shop floor layouts and assembly work for automotive/rail industries
• Ability to read and understand schematics and drawings
• Previous worked in a manufacturing environment
• Jigs and layout simulation experience
• Proven experience - Industrial and lean manufacturing processes
• Basic understanding of ergonomic principles
• Technical experience of Methods Engineering, writing, and improving manufacturing work instructions, line balancing and control plans
• Experience in working with an ERP (such as SAP) for Bill of Materials, Routings, Configuration follow-up
• Working knowledge of Quality and Health & Safety standards and systems

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

• Agile mindset
• Inclusive mindset
• Responsible mindset
• Advanced knowledge of 2D (AutoCAD) & 3D CAD (CATIAV5, ProENG…)
• Proficient MS Office skills
• Ability to see in color
• Fluent in English Verbal and Written
• Team Player.  Spirit of “Team Trust Action”
• Self-Motivation
• Result driven
• Customer orientated
• Ability for problem-solving and efficient decision-making in environment
• Ability to work across sites/functions in a multi-cultural environment

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THE PURPOSE OF THE INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING INTERN ROLE IS TO:

• As an Intern, you will provide assistance to the function you are placed with and perform basic adhoc tasks to assist the team but also to fulfil your Work Integrated Learning requirements to obtain your qualification.
• Currently we are looking for an Intern to be placed with our Production Team.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:

• Support with basic adhoc task the team might require
• Complete and fulfil the requirements of your Work Integrated Learning
• Ensure compliance to all environment, health and safety rules and regulations at all time
• Ensure compliance to all ethics and compliance regulations

The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements: 

• Required to obtain Work Integrated Learning as part of obtaining your Degree qualification.
• Electrical Engineering students will be considered.
• Computer literate
• Sound communication in English
• Willing to work in a industrial engineering environment

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies

• Agile mindset
• Inclusive mindset
• Responsible mindset
• Resilient, driven with a "CAN DO ATTITUDE"
• Collaborative mindset
• Team Player
• Passionate

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THE PURPOSE OF THE LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR ROLE IS TO:

• Be in charge of all the Logistic teams and/or coordination with the Third Party Provider: warehouse, logistic engineering and transport teams (Alstom employees or external provider), take care of the execution, physically and in the information system, of the counts & movements of materials for a dedicated warehouse area .Ensure the optimization of the logistic flows to always keep the physical and system flows aligned.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that employees operate in an environment that complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies:
• Know and follow all safety, environmental and emergency procedures
• Respect the safety conditions to handle goods, trolleys etc.
• Actively participate in all aspects of safety including reporting of near misses and meetings
• Notify Warehouse Manager of all safety, site keeping or maintenance issues that are found during inspection that require assistance
• Ensure the storage of materials, guarantee the quantities stored and the correct storage conditions
• On a daily basis, coordinate with logistic, Material planning and quality to allow the manufacturing team to produce as per the plan
• Defining and implementing improvement action plans for dysfunctions on components delivered to the production Line
• Ensure the material availability, integrity & delivery on time on production line
• Manage the physical material flows of his area (reception, put away, kitting, mirror area, shipping) to always keep physical and system flows aligned
• Ensure the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution is implemented and correctly used by Logistics operators
• Work closely with Warehouse Key User to manage the stock in the ERP system according to the core model and to train Logistics operators
• Monitor & challenge the performance of his area activity through Key Performance Indicators
• Actively contributes to the Continuous Improvement activities & APSYS roadmap (APSYS=Alstom Transport Production System) on his own area

Management:

• Provide a long-term vision to the team, set yearly objectives and targets, support and coach in achieving these targets and objectives, perform performance appraisals, reward and recognize merits, set and follow up team members development plans and induction program for newcomers
• Ensure Logistics Operators follow ALSTOM each warehouse processes
• Manage Logistics Operators & aligned team members activities to the warehouse workload

Operational activities:

• Ensure that EHS rules are respected and promote EHS culture
• Participate to the warehouse layout and optimize the storage space
• Contribute to the implementation of mirror area in the warehouse to optimize line feeding activities (Kanban flow, sequence)
• Manage at operations level his area: material receipt, inbound transportation, stock entry, picking and kitting, line feeding, packing, shipping, outbound transportation, inventory accuracy, scrap process
• Respect any specific storage regulations (chemicals, battery)
• Ensure the continually improvement of the warehouse organisation & processes

In case of 3PL (logistic activities totally or partially outsourced):

Main responsibilities (towards 3PL):

• Ensure that the 3PL and their employees operates in an environment that complies with Alstom’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• If the 3PL works in Alstom’s ERP, ensure that is correctly implemented and used by the 3PL
• Participate in all monthly, weekly and daily meetings with the 3PL

Management (towards 3PL):

• Manage 3PLs that are in charge of the external stock (KPIs review, steering committee, manage costs, budget, invoices, define targets, monitor activities)

Operational activities (towards 3PL):

• Guarantee follow-up and performance of 3PL activities through KPIs
• Analyse the Root Causes of any logistic issues and agree with the internal stakeholders and the Management of the 3PL on corrective actions. Follow up on these actions and participate in their realization

The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements: 

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management  /similar or equivalent.
• Railway industry knowledge will be an advantage 
• Minimum 2 years management experience
• Logistics and ERP SAP knowledge (SAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Fluent in English

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills (leadership, communication, ability to convince)
• Adapting to ALSTOM culture; AGILE; INCLUSIVE & RESPONSIBLE.
• Sound Communication skills
• Team player and collaborator
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Ability to work independently and virtually
• Ability to challenge
• Ability to travel
• Results oriented
• Rigorous and structured
• International mindset
• Strategic and methodical vision
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Financial acumen
• Independent worker
• Partnership attitude

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PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE JOB:

• You are in charge of executing physical flows of the goods (purchased and manufactured items): reception, putaway, storage, picking and line feeding, packing, shipping, inventory, materials handling. Your target is to align physical, and systems flows.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

MAIN TASKS:

• Apply rules in order to operate in an environment that complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• Execute Information system update & ERP transaction before each physical movement by using IT tools (mobile device) in place in your site to manage correctly the system flow
• Know and use the ERP transactions to align physical and system flows and know the interactions between them
• Detect, treat anomalies and know how to report those that cannot be resolved to their manager
• Prioritize its activities according to emergencies (manage missing parts,)
• Ensure the preservation of materials during all processes (handling, storage, line feeding, NCR, shipment,)
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the processes by being a force of proposal
• Apply and respect the appropriate methodologies & processes

Below the different key process activities where logistic operators can work :

INBOUND AND OUTBOUND FLOWS

• Perform goods receipt in a real time using ERP system and store correctly the materials in the stock (putaway)

STORAGE

• Apply safe conditions of storage (max. weight capacity) and EHS rules of hazardous materials
• Update the ERP on real time at each material movements (use the mobile devices)
• Proceed to scrap after receiving the management authorization

INVENTORY

• Respect and follow procedures for inventory counting rules (blind count, stock reconciliation and delegation of authority,)

PICKING & LINE FEEDING

• Perform the picking and kitting activities on time in ERP (picking-list, labels)  and prepare material for the production line at the expected level (parts individually identified, protected and easily accessible)
• Respect the footprint

PACKING & SHIPPING

• Treat the shipment request on time, realize packing, shipping activities at the right quality level

NCR LOGISTIC CELL

• Carry out the logistical processing of NCR (Non-Conformity Report) according to the established NCR process
• Track the NCR physically and in the system (segregated or jail area, blocked stock)
• Create purchase orders for NC parts, edit shipping orders and provide the parts to the shipping teams
• Create, treat and follow the logistics NCR based on the inputs provided by the teams (detection of non-compliance)
• Work closely with quality and material planning teams on a daily basis to solve and close the NCR within a reasonable delay

HANDLING

• Respect the handling and storage rules in force (have the required specific qualifications, driving license,
• Ensure proper housekeeping of the stores at all time, including stacking and storing of tools, material and equipment
• Participate in cost saving as far as possible.
• Maintain stores cleanliness and condition of demarcated areas

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years stores/warehouse experience 
• Fork-Lift Truck certification -
• Minimum of a Matric / Grade 12 certificate 
• Basic Stores Qualification or Technical qualification will be an advantage
• Logistics Management or Studying towards Logistics Management

EXPERIENCE

MANDATORY:

• Experience of forklift driving (for forklift drivers only)
• Forklift driving license (for forklift drivers only)

DESIRABLE:

• Knowledgeable of ERP SAP environment

MEASUREMENT

• Stock accuracy
• Number of parts kitted and delivered to the line
• Number of missing parts

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS 

• Team spirit & flexibility
• Desire to perform well
• Reliable & well organized
• Familiar with IT environment
• An agile, inclusive and responsible attitude