Manufacturing Operations Team Leader at MBTA

Harlow, England, United Kingdom

MBTA Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Manufacturing, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship
  • Ability to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks
  • Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) (ideal)
  • Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.) (ideal)
  • Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) (ideal)
  • Health and Safety awareness
  • Proven Operations and People Management skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Stakeholder management and organisational skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide Operations leadership to an integrated team to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements
  • Lead, develop and manage a blue-collar team to deliver a variety of hardware builds, ranging from small fixtures through to complex missile systems, during all phases of the product lifecycle
  • Manage day-to-day deployment of resources and facilities to achieve programme needs
  • Maintain a safe working environment in-line with 5S policies
  • Promote and maintain effective working relationships with the trade unions
  • Maintain key Manufacturing metrics to enable effective tracking of deliverables
  • Support a variety of meetings including health & safety, defect management, forward planning, cost and continuous improvement reviews

Skills

Team Leadership
Manufacturing Operations
Shop Floor Management
Resource Deployment
Health and Safety
Operations Management

MBTA

Public transit services in Greater Boston

About MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) offers public transit services in the Greater Boston area, including subways, buses, commuter rails, and ferries. It generates revenue through fare collection, providing various products like single-ride tickets, monthly passes, and the CharlieCard for convenient payment. The MBTA stands out by offering a comprehensive range of transit options and continually improving service quality and accessibility. Its goal is to enhance the customer experience while serving the transportation needs of the community.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1964Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Government & Public SectorIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans

Risks

Accessibility concerns with Green Line 'supercars' may lead to public dissatisfaction.
'MBTA Go' app could face technical issues affecting user satisfaction.
North Station bridge project may encounter construction delays or budget overruns.

Differentiation

MBTA offers a comprehensive range of transit services in Greater Boston.
The agency provides specialized passes for flexible and convenient travel options.
MBTA's CharlieCard system simplifies fare payment for frequent commuters.

Upsides

Federal funding supports infrastructure projects like the North Station bridge replacement.
The 'Tap to Ride' system modernizes and streamlines fare collection processes.
NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program aims to improve bus route efficiency.

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