For Alpha Trains, a dynamic and growing player in the European railway sector, we are looking for an experienced Operations Director to lead and further develop its locomotive operations across Europe.
As the business continues to grow, operational complexity is increasing. Alpha Trains is looking for a strong and forward-thinking leader who can bring structure, drive transformation and build a scalable operational organisation to support its ambitious growth plans.
The role
As Operations Director, you will take overall responsibility for the operational performance of the locomotive fleet. You will lead the Operations team and play a key role in shaping the future of the company.
Your main focus will be to:
- Lead and develop the Operations team Locomotives (Administration and Service), fostering ownership, accountability and collaboration.
- Drive operational excellence, improving processes, performance and fleet availability.
- Bring structure and clarity to the organisation, establishing clear priorities, responsibilities and operational processes.
- Lead change management and transformation initiatives, including the further development of systems, data and processes.
- Strengthen supplier management and ensure high-quality service delivery across European markets.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Engineering, Finance and IT to support the company’s strategic objectives.
Your profile
We are looking for a senior Operations leader who combines strategic vision with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
You bring:
- Extensive experience in leading complex, international operations.
- A proven track record in change management, organisational development and process improvement.
- The ability to professionalize operations, create structure and translate strategy into execution.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and align people across different functions.
- Solid commercial understanding and a strong focus on operational performance.
- Experience in rail, asset management, maintenance, leasing or other asset-intensive environments is highly relevant. Railway experience is an advantage, but not a prerequisite.
Why Alpha Trains?
Alpha Trains offers the opportunity to make a real impact in an international and growing business. The company has an open, non-hierarchical culture, with short communication lines and a strong emphasis on collaboration, initiative and shared responsibility.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building, improving and leading change in a dynamic environment.
