Production Controller

At Alstom, we have a deep understanding of transportation networks and know what drives individuals to use them. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams to integrated systems, services, infrastructure, and signaling and digital mobility solutions, we offer the most comprehensive portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 employees worldwide are paving the way for greener and smarter mobility solutions to connect cities, reduce carbon footprint, and replace the car.

Since nearly 50 years, the La Pocatière site, a historic plant inherited from Bombardier Transport, has been a major player in the Quebec economy. The plant produces rail vehicles for passenger transport and is a center of excellence in the manufacturing of stainless steel rolling stock.

Our organization, the railway industry, and our projects attract you, and we have a position that might interest you.

Will you be our future Production Controller?

Your future role

As a Production Controller, you play a central role in managing the materials needed for the manufacture of railway vehicles. You ensure the optimization of MRP, the availability of parts, and the smooth flow of materials by providing direct support to Operations.

You contribute directly to the industrial performance of the site, the fulfillment of customer deadlines, and the reliability of the supply chain.

This position is based at our La Pocatière site and requires you to be present 5 days a week on the day shift (starting at 7 a.m.) and as needed for operational requirements.

Your main responsibilities

Material flow management

• Respond to material needs in collaboration with Methods, Operations, and Project teams.
• Define and set up supply strategies in MRP to ensure the availability of materials.
• Manage material base data to optimize batch sizes, frequencies, and supply rules.

Management of missing parts

• Be responsible for the management of the missing parts process (shortages).
• Coordinate action plans with Operations, Methods, Purchasing, and Project Managers.
• Provide short, medium, and long-term visibility on the risks of stockouts.

Support to production

• Issue Call-Offs, generate picking documents, and track their delivery to the workstation.
• Participate in project kick-off and missing parts management meetings.
• Publish the progress of operations and ensure the consistency of shared information.

Continuous improvement

• Conduct inventory analyses to ensure the accuracy of MRP.
• Identify opportunities for inventory reduction and improvement of the turnover rate.
• Participate in the resolution of non-conformities related to materials.

About you

We value passion, personality as much as experience. However, to thrive and achieve your goals in this role, you possess the following:

• DEC in logistics operations management or relevant field. University degree: an asset.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in manufacturing supply chain.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Access) – mandatory.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP – an asset.
• Proficiency in French (oral and written) – English: an asset.

What you will appreciate about working at ALSTOM

• Contribute to innovative projects
• Take on challenges without monotonous and boring routines
• Enjoy stability throughout your career, as the railway industry is here to stay
• Develop new skills through proven learning programs
• Shape your career with opportunities across different functions and countries
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic rewards package that recognizes your performance and potential, as well as comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, health, retirement)
• Important Note

As an employer present in more than 63 countries, we subscribe to the principle of equal access to employment and value diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all.

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