Head of Production

Please note: This role is for Pullman Rail which is a subsidiary of Transport for WalesLocation- Canton, CardiffIf you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.Equal OpportunitiesAt Pullman Rail we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative.Everyones different and has their own perspective so were building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this were determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. Who we are At Pullman Rail (part of the Transport for Wales family), were on a mission to be the engineering and overhaul partner of choice to the UK Transport Network. From our facility in South Wales, we provide comprehensive services including vehicle overhauls, heavy maintenance, component repairs and system upgrades to a large proportion of the UK rail fleet. And we have exciting plans to diversify into the wider transport market as part of our growth strategy. Were an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on our ambition to grow our services and support the transformation happening across the Public Sector transport industry.Role responsibilitiesWe are seeking a Head of Production to join our Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the Managing Director, the post holder will lead and optimise all production activities across the site, including heavy maintenance (C4/C6, refresh and modifications) and trainborne equipment refurbishment.The role is accountable for operational performance, ensuring production is delivered safely, efficiently and in full compliance with regulatory, customer and business requirements, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Safety & Ethics Support the SHEQ strategy and ensure compliance with Pullman Rail safety and compliance policies.Delivery & Excellence Deliver high-quality, on-time and on-budget production outputs, driving efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction.Operational Leadership Provide strategic leadership of all production activities, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost and schedule requirements.People Lead, develop and motivate production teams, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and a culture of accountability and collaboration.Performance & Improvement Set and monitor KPIs, manage resources and budgets, and apply lean and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance performance.Collaboration & Customers Work closely with engineering and support functions and act as the senior operational contact for customers.Who were looking forA candidate with significant senior operational leadership experience within traction and rolling stock, engineering, manufacturing or another safety-critical environment.A candidate with a degree, or equivalent experience, in engineering, production management or a related discipline.Someone with a strong understanding and knowledge of production planning, maintenance and overhaul processes as well as of regulatory and industry frameworks (for example, RISAS, ISO ROGS) who is able to lead, influence and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to develop strategies and programmes. A mentor and coach able to develop the engineering team to support professional and organisational growth.Welsh Language SkillsThe ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.Next stepsDoes this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details. This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. xjdpvnf Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.

Created: 2026-01-08