Planner/Team Leader - Engineering
Lead a team of high performing industry experts
Summary about this job
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Company: KiwiRail
Location: Wellington
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-4-630-7598
Fax: +64-6-577-9689
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Detail information about job Planner/Team Leader - Engineering. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Join an Employer of Choice in High-Investment mode
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Wellington location
KiwiRail is New Zealand's national railway, employing around 3,400 talented people in a wide range of business functions. Our Network Services team is responsible for maintaining 4,000 kilometres of rail corridor, bridges, tunnels, viaducts, overhead wires, signals and level crossings.
This position will report to the Engineering Manager of Engineering & Logistics and will support this Manager in leading a skilled team of Engineering professionals with a focus on continuous improvement, regarding customer satisfaction, performance, quality, productivity, cost reduction sustainability and overall staff development.
We are seeking an experienced Planner/Scheduler to provide leadership and resource management for an Engineering discipline team within our Network Services group located in Wellington.
Our ideal candidate will have proven their ability to lead a technical team whilst also planning and managing service delivery, however the role may also suit a candidate with project management or works planning experience in an electrical/infrastructure environment who has outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and is seeking an opportunity to lead a team in a technical environment.
Your Role:
The primary responsibilities are as follows:
- Provide leadership and management for a team of office-based Railway Signals engineers
- Plan, schedule and ensure effective delivery of design and inspection services to meet customer demands
- Support the attraction and retention of personnel aligned with best practice Workforce planning
- Coordinate the professional development of staff to ensure they meet both the internal and external customer needs
Your Skills:
- Experienced in planning, scheduling and delivery work in a technical environment
- Proven ability to manage and develop a team
- Strong understanding of lean project management principles and efficiency enhancement
- Passion for continuous improvement and cost reduction while delivering optimal customer service
- Ability to foster and manage relationships with other teams and business groups
- Strong understanding of Engineering principles - electrical discipline (preferred)
KiwiRail's Engineering team is going through an exciting period of change as they look to the future and embed growth strategies so if you want to be a part of this ambitious plan then please do not delay in applying for this position as we are looking to appoint someone into the role as soon as possible.
For more information please feel free to contact Sophia Stone, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0064 9 363 7328.