Wayne Longden

Managing an number of projects from signal car service integration to complete unit rebuilds, customer unit sales & modification programmes across the Aventra platform.

• Monitored the day to day performance of onsite projects with daily evaluations and feedback sessions.
• Maintained strict adherence to all Alstom policies and legal regulations ensuring the safe operation of the depot at all times.
• Built strong relationships with customers & suppliers, securing the delivery of quality trains & services.
• Managed depot resources to optimise productivity.
• Developed operational plans to deliver projects on time & budget.
• Improved depot efficiency by streamlining rail movements & vehicle storage processes.
• Collaborated closely with the depot owners to ensure smooth functioning of the depot operations.
• Monitored budgets closely to avoid overspending & provide cost reductions were possible.
• Enhanced team productivity by introducing app based document control & task completion signoffs.

Responsible for delivering completed train units to required customer standards and ensuring successful delivery into service.

• Fostered a positive work environment through effective leadership.
• Developed production plans covering schedules, quality goals and staff requirements.
• Managed project timelines for successful unit delivery.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams for smooth workflow.
• Overcame production challenges by strategic problem-solving methods.

Overseeing a number of heavy overhaul, C4, C6 & heavy corrosion repair & PRM projects on class 150/2, class 323 & class 156 for GWR, EMT & Northern.

• Developed production plans covering schedules, quality goals and labour requirements.
• Maintain accurate production documents such as car history books, modification status reports.
• Optimised inventory control with accurate forecasting.
• Ensure onsite/offsite components are overhauled in line with throughput schedule.
• Effectively manage the production teams activities ensuring rolling stock are presented to the highest standard, on time and in line with agreed customer, SLA’s and project budgets.
• Ensure all site HSE policies & procedures are adhered to.

Working as the erection stage team leader on the VLU, SSL & class 377/378 projects.

• Fostered a high-performing environment to deliver a quality product inline with the production schedule.
• Developed stage strategies for improved performance level across the team.
• Ensured adherence to company policy by all team members, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Provided comprehensive onboarding training to reduce learning curve for new hires.
• Ensure training and competency requirements are met and up to date.
• Prioritised and assigned tasks for strategic and optimised distribution of workloads.
• Translated management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.