Production Manager – Level 5 course

The Modern
Maintenance Manager

GS08

Presented by experienced managers

The production manager is the most senior production person in the train care centre and is accountable for delivering production (and service). They typically report directly to the site leader, or TCC Manager.

This course builds from the knowledge gained during team leader and the CS08 IPD course for that grade. It adds commercial aspects of maintenance and considers the role of the production manager in the modern maintenance centre.

Like the CS08 course, this is not a leadership course, we have GS01 if you wanted those skills, although many companies have capable internal resources for that. GS08 is focussed on maintenance management, rather than people skills required in the role.

KEY TOPICS

The modern transport business

Finance for the non-Financial Manager

Maintenance value chain and systems

Maintenance strategy and budget alignment

Organisational structures

Key stakeholder management

GBR and managing in the integrated railway

Production Manager legal responsibilities

Planning and the wider rail industry

Governance of quality and safety

Safety ethics

KPI setting and managed control

The future of maintenance

“The delivery has been exceptional and having that exam has focussed minds well. The work-based assignments have been impressive and has given me a fresh insight to some of our team leaders. In short Howard, it has more than delivered on my expectations and raised the professional bar at Hitachi. I recommend all rail professionals to consider this course.”

Mark Barry, Head of Operations, Hitachi Rail (UK)

Course
delivery

This course can be delivered onsite or close to your location. It is very intense, and the delegate should be 100% free to attend. The delegate is immersed in several real-life case studies that they use to develop skills they have learnt.

Using in-class exercises, combined with practical application throughout the three days, culminating in the presentation of planning strategic recommendations. A highly interactive course that delegates thoroughly enjoy and take much from.

Learning from experienced peers helps the student grasp the topic quicker. EngPro always has a high regard for the facilitator understanding ‘my world’.

Course
specification

Duration
3 days + self study

Location
Either onsite at your location(s) or through open access courses in London (and other UK cities)

Delivery style
Experienced industry sector manager, presenting and sharing knowledge and experience

Target audience
Production Managers advancing their careers

Typical cohort size
6 to 9 delegates

Core topics

The modern transport business

Finance for the non-financial manager

Maintenance value chain and systems

Maintenance strategy and budget alignment

Organisational structures

Matrix organisations

Key stakeholder management

GBR and managing in the integrated railway

Production manager legal responsibilities

Planning and the wider rail industry

Developing production efficiency

Governance of production

Succession planning

Governance of quality and safety

Production engineering

Asset management key principles and controls

Organisational culture, the role of the PM in building an open, learning culture

Safety ethics

Business communications and simplified technical English

Modern quality management systems

Managing maintenance error

KPI setting and managed control

The future of maintenance

Case studies
Our facilitators have many years’ experience managing in Aviation, Rail and Bus – they bring several case studies and real-if working examples to allow delegates to immerse themselves in the topic and the reality of planning a complex business.

Exercises are used throughout to allow depth of learning.

Accreditation
EAL recognition and credited certificate indicating professional competence in maintenance management (rail vehicle maintenance).

CPD Credits
This course counts 20 hours CPD, for Engineering Council UKSPEC competences C, D, and E.

Certification
Professional Level 5 qualification – certificates will be provided.

Examination
There is no end of course exam, testing is provided through short essay questions.

(Work-based) short essay questions
All delegates will complete two short work-based short essay questions to complete certification. The questions are set from a bank of approved questions and will be specifically shaped to match a real (to delegate) work-based situation.

Supporting materials
Life-long access to our extensive delegate resource centre; all materials for the training delivery; all in-class exercises; further reading advice.

Additional costs
The price we will quote is inclusive of reasonable UK travel and subsistence. Any associated registration fees, exam setting, exam moderation and certification are additional costs where applicable.

Feedback from
previous delegates

COURSE DELIVERED TO

COURSE FEEDBACK

“Thanks for the course, Howard. It was a real eye opener!”

Thomas Massey, Production Manager, CAF

“Course was excellent. Howard shared his vast knowledge in a well thought out course which I will personally take a lot away from – especially the management of people section.”

Matt Wood, Production Manager. Transport for Wales (Rail)

“Very good course pitched at the right level. It will provide good knowledge and tools for managing the network and industry.”

Toby Ratcliffe, Fleet Engineer, Transport for Wales (Rail)

“Thanks for taking the time to mark my work over the weekend, I will take the feedback and apply it to any future work. Very pleased with the overall score, thank you for running this course I have found it very beneficial for my development.”

James Redhead, Shift Manager, EMR, Eastcroft Depot

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