Job Description - Production Delivery Manager (261194)
Production Delivery Manager - 261194
Drive High-Impact Rail Projects Permanent fulltime role, located in Broadmeadow Are you passionate about leading teams and delivering high-quality, safe production outcomes? Our Manufacturing & Maintenance - Transport business is seeking a talented Production Delivery Manager to take charge of our Locomotive Build Line and Test Area, driving success through leadership, collaboration, and operational excellence.
About Your Role:
Oversee the safe and efficient production and testing of locomotives, ensuring alignment with the detailed production plan. Manage the production process, including sub-assembly inputs, resource allocation, and material flow, to meet project timelines and quality standards. Champion the use of visual management tools to track production progress, highlight issues, and maintain clear communication throughout the production line. Own the production line metrics including Safety, Quality, Production performance CPI, status to takt dates and drive outcomes to issues impacting production. Collaborate with Operations Support, Procurement, Warehouse teams, and external stakeholders to ensure cost-effective, timely delivery. Champion continuous improvement efforts by applying lean manufacturing principles, workflow optimization, and visual management in production and test areas. Your Impact:
This is a critical role in ensuring UGL delivers locomotives on time, with excellence in safety and quality.
Drive improvements in production processes and lead your team to success. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet business goals and financial outcomes. Support UGL's commitment to innovation and efficiency in rolling stock manufacture. About You:
Strong leadership and communication skills (both oral and written), including the ability to negotiate, influence, and establish effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Proven experience in a Production Management role, preferably within the rail or heavy engineering sectors. Demonstrated ability to manage complex production processes and deliver large-scale projects on time and within budget. Excellent knowledge of production management, lean manufacturing, and quality control principles. Proficient in using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, such as SAP. Thrives on creating a positive team culture that promotes a customer-focused delivery and a continuous improvement mindset in a high-performance environment. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize team demands, manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines, and follow through in a fast-paced environment with competing demands. Proven experience in visual management with the ability to visually represent the status of production processes effectively. Why Choose UGL?
Inclusive Leadership Opportunities: We champion people in leadership roles, providing mentorship and career development programs to support your growth. Commitment to Safety and Quality: Lead in an environment where safety, precision, and quality are non-negotiable. We empower our teams to excel while maintaining the highest standard. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a team that values diverse perspectives and innovative ideas. About UGL
UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services within rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.
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Discipline : Production ManagerPrimary Location : Australia-NSW-Newcastle, Maitland & HunterWork Type : Full-timeNeed assistance applying or registering? See our FAQ.
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