2nd Shift Repair Supervisor

Description

• Attends and/or directs departmental safety, quality, and production meetings.
• Works closely with plant Customer Service to meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations, including inspection cycle time and Projected Out Date (POD) accuracy
• Daily supervision of the repair, maintenance, and qualification of railroad freight/tank cars to ensure compliance with AAR, FRA, and Company standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Daily management of floor supervisors and repair shop Team Members, including, but not limited to; work scheduling, safety conformance, training requirements, skill assessment/evaluation, and discipline
• On occasions, will train and monitor the use of proper gauges, blueprints, micrometers, and dial indicators to inspect and measure tolerances and clearances of railroad rolling stock for FRA/AAR compliance, customer specifications and for safety related items.
• Participates in root-cause investigation of non-conformances, including corrective & preventative actions to prevent recurrence
• Handles personnel problems and issues discipline as necessary.
• Administers discipline and enforces Plant rules / Policies consistently.
• Monitors and assists floor supervisors in managing shop efficiency by car, customer, or individual Team Member
• Manages, mentors, coaches, and trains Team Members.
• Conducts interviews and processes new Team Members in the hiring process, including new hire orientation and training
• Works closely with Quality Assurance Department to do "in-process" audits of work in progress for conformance to AAR and FRA recommended practices and regulations, as well as customer and company quality standards
• Coordinates, directs, and supervises floor supervisors and hourly Team Member(s) shop activities
• Recommends promotions and other personnel changes; conducts performance reviews.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and health policies, procedures, company policies, and work instructions.
• Coordinates and assists floor supervisors in scheduling production to meet customer commitments.
• Reviews performance of Supervision and hourly Team Members

Requirements

• Knowledgeable of the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) regulations governing the inspection and test of rail cars, the Field Manual and the Association of American Railroads Interchange Rules and Recommended practices (CIII).
• Minimum of 5-years of management or supervisor experience preferably in contract rail car repair with a background of inspection, test, and repair experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate
• Familiar with welding, cutting, fabrication, non-destructive examinations, storage, handling and material identification
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling and visual acuity, with color and depth perception
• Uses knowledge of production methods and procedures and the capabilities of machines and equipment to manage the production and quality of inspection, test, and repair activities.
• Knowing and understanding the performance metrics and how to properly research and report on the information.
• Ability to work in a confined space

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance