Service Technical Manager (REMAN)
Core
Lead the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a locomotive wheel repair facility, overseeing wheelset inspection, disassembly, repair, machining, assembly, testing, and dispatch to meet fleet reliability requirements.
Role type
Senior IC Service Technical Manager (Locomotive Wheel Repair)
Builds
Locomotive wheelsets, axles, and bearings for freight and transit rail fleets
Domain
Rail transport / Heavy engineering / Rolling stock maintenance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Production planning, inventory management, shop-floor execution, maintenance processes, multi-shift operations leadership, ERP systems, data analysis, quality control, NDT practices, machining processes, continuous improvement methodologies, safety compliance, team training and coaching
Preferred skills
Locomotive wheel repair shop management, wheel profile restoration, TPM implementation, customer coordination with railway depots, digital tools for operational decision-making
Technologies
ERP systems, maintenance management systems, data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead wheel repair shop operations including inspection, disassembly, repair, machining, assembly, testing, and dispatch; Develop and execute production plans to meet overhaul targets; Ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards; Coordinate with service sheds and fleet teams to forecast demand and prioritize workload; Monitor turnaround time, productivity, machine utilization, and quality KPIs; Manage inventory of spares, tooling, and equipment; Lead preventive and corrective maintenance planning for critical assets; Drive continuous improvement initiatives like Lean and Kaizens; Establish robust quality control processes including dimensional inspections and traceability; Maintain MIS reports on production, safety, quality, and cost metrics; Ensure EHS compliance and promote a zero-harm culture; Develop team capability through training and succession planning; Lead investigations of quality incidents and safety events.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
