Grupo Ruiz
Grupo Ruiz

Operations Director

Jaén, Spain·Competitive·On-site·Director · 10+ years·Permanent

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About the role

🙌We are looking for an Operations Director for the new Jaén Tram service!🙌

🚀 Your mission will be to direct the overall operation of the service to ensure the success of the contract and to consolidate a relationship of maximum trust with the Single Manager and the Administration. Lead and inspire the staff to achieve the highest standards of quality and safety, ensuring impeccable management and transparent communication in the event of any eventuality.

What you'll do

  • Permanent coordination with the Single Manager and the Administration to ensure that the operator's performance contributes to the success of the launch of the Jaén Tram System and its correct subsequent operation.

  • Participation in the joint debate and analysis with the Single Manager and the Administration on possible modifications to the operating plans included in the terms of reference, both in regular services and in special operations (Christmas, Easter and other events).

  • Ensuring compliance with the contractual obligations of your department, in terms of service provided, quality, execution deadlines and delivery of reports.

  • Coordination of the activity and objectives of the different departments, ensuring the alignment of intra- and inter-departmental actions with the strategic objectives of the system.

  • Establishment and leadership of periodic meetings with the Single Manager and the Administration, departmental managers and relevant stakeholders, in order to ensure compliance with objectives in terms of:

    o service reliability,

    o punctuality according to the announced schedules,

    o customer service,

    o passenger safety,

    o safety at the interface with road traffic and pedestrians.

  • Validation, coordination and monitoring of the Operational Project, negotiation and relationship with trade unions, in coordination with the company's strategy.

  • Management and processing of labor law files, in collaboration with legal and human resources services.

  • Critical analysis of the indicators obtained and definition of action plans aimed at continuous improvement of the operator's performance.

  • Ensure the preparation of reports by area on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

  • Review and approval of the periodic operation reports that must be sent to the Administration in accordance with the terms of reference.

  • Preparation of reports to the shareholder, providing relevant information on the operation, performance and achievement of objectives.

  • Integral management of the procurement of supplies and services, including, among others: consultants and auditors, insurance companies, uniform suppliers, cleaning services and security and surveillance services.

  • Supervision of the contractual compliance of suppliers and the correct provision of the contracted services.

  • Ensure the correct launch and operation of the Jaén Tram System, ensuring its full operation and in accordance with the required standards.

  • Ensure compliance with the terms of reference and contractual obligations, especially in terms of service quality, safety, punctuality, deadlines and reports.

  • Act as the main operational liaison with the Single Manager and the Administration, coordinating actions and participating in the adaptation of operating plans when necessary.

  • Ensure the coordination and alignment of the operational departments, guaranteeing the coherence of intra- and inter-departmental actions.

  • Ensure compliance with operational and service quality objectives, including reliability, punctuality, customer service and safety in all its dimensions.

  • Ensure operational planning, including the validation and monitoring of the Operational Project and special service plans.

  • Ensure adequate planning and management of operational human resources, as well as labor stability through negotiation with trade unions.

  • Ensure the correct implementation and use of the incident and quality management system, as well as the reliability of performance indicators.

  • Promote continuous improvement of operational performance, through the analysis of indicators and the definition and monitoring of action plans.

  • Be responsible for the economic-operational management of the area, including the procurement and supervision of suppliers, and the validation of operational reports directed to the Administration and the shareholder.

What we're looking for

📚A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required. A Master's in Management or similar will be valued.

Additionally, experience of around 10 years in the management and operation of public infrastructure is required, of which at least 4 years in the operation area of metro, light rail or trams.

Additionally, you must have knowledge of office tools (Microsoft Office 365) and of railway infrastructure operation programs

About the company & team

At Grupo Ruiz, we are committed to driving progress through shared and sustainable mobility. We aspire to a connected future, free of emissions, and we are guided by social awareness, care for the environment, purposeful innovation and integrity. If you are passionate about contributing to a better future, join our team!

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

About the company

Grupo Ruiz

Grupo Ruiz

Public Transport

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Spanish company
3000 employees
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