Director Operations & Safety (m/w/d)
Core
Responsible for the operational heart of FlixTrain, including production planning, control center operations, fleet disposition, and safety compliance to ensure safe, punctual, and reliable train services.
Role type
Senior Operations Director (Rail)
Builds
The operational infrastructure and service standards for the largest private long-distance rail operator in Germany.
Domain
Rail transport / Operations Management
Required skills
Operational planning, Control center management, Safety compliance, Fleet disposition, Partner management, Budget management, Team leadership, Process optimization, Software requirements definition, Negotiation
Preferred skills
Consulting experience, Rail industry background from ground up, Building structures and processes
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead production planning and shift/personnel scheduling; Manage the control center for real-time operations and incident handling; Oversee safety culture and regulatory compliance with the Safety Manager; Ensure fleet availability and disposition; Define service standards and operational quality; Manage operational partners and subcontractors; Define software development requirements for automation and digitalization; Manage the operational budget and key KPIs.
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership