Railcar Cleaning & Assembly Supervisor

Overview

Oversee railcar cleaning & assembly team, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• shift production
• document control
• quality inspections
• workforce management
• reporting coordination
• safety leadership

Tasks

-Plan, organize, and supervise shift production in accordance with priority goals and availability of resources to ensure adequate and timely operational flow. -Ensure that all required documents are completed accurately and on a timely basis. -This position interacts and coordinates with all other positions within the repair facilities and the Operations Manager. -Utilize technical experience, expertise, and problem-solving abilities to achieve and maintain quality repairs. -Ensure the appropriate applications of the following: labor time collection, quality standards, safety rules, as well as other plant work rules as defined by the Company. If appropriate, initiate corrective action when necessary. -Ensure that the workforce is managed, so that key performance measurements meet or exceed budgeted goals and standards, i.e., efficiency, margin, labor hours, delays, cross-over, etc. -Supervise and direct a workforce of between 1 to 50 employees in the mechanical servicing of railcar rolling stock in accordance with AAR standards, established quality control, engineering, safety, and customer standards while complying with established repair schedules. -Coordinate reporting with all necessary personnel levels. Key functional groups include customers, engineers, estimators, supply vendors, material supervisors, and site management. -Perform in-process quality inspections. -Maintain an efficient workforce by training, counseling, and motivating direct reports. -Participate in additional internal/external training, TBD by management. -Communicate work area status to site personnel to ensure consistent and efficient production flow. -Assist Operations Manager as needed. -Lead all employees in the safety initiatives and adhere to all railcar safety procedures. -Assist in employee personnel matters, including hiring, recognition, development, discipline, training, and termination. -Maintain an adequate quantity of all necessary material and supplies required to operate the repair facility in keeping with safety, quality, productivity, cost, and economic earnings. -Set an example and conduct activities consistent with the core values of CFRS, contributing to a positive environment for communication, empowerment, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• aar training
• workforce now
• lean sigma
• railcar cleaning
• associate degree
• 3-5 years

What You Bring

-Basic AAR auditor training. -Valid Driver’s License -Strong knowledge of computer applications, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite and Workforce Now (ADP) to manage accurate work team time accounting. -Lean Sigma training. -Understanding Safety Data Sheets -Advanced knowledge of blast profiles, interior lining touch-up application, and exterior stenciling -Leadership Training 101 -Basic knowledge of finance and accounting (KPIs, income statements, budgeting, margin, NOC, etc.). -Advanced knowledge of railcar cleaning, disassembly, and assembly of various types of railcars, including pressure differential cars. -Advanced knowledge of the Association of American Railroad Interchange Rules -3 to 5 years’ experience in the rail repair industry -Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. -Leadership experience in communication, interviewing, performance management, etc.

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Benefits

-Provides community service opportunities, employee recognition programs, and many celebrations! -Provides training and tuition reimbursement -Includes a 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plans -Provides paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents, as well as a monetary gift towards a 529 education account -Includes a 401K plan with company match PLUS additional end-of-year funding -Includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

About Cf Rail Services

-Founded with a vision to enhance rail safety and reliability across North America. -Experts in railcar and locomotive maintenance, repair, and refurbishment. -Focused on providing comprehensive asset management solutions for rail operators. -Servicing a wide range of industries, from freight to passenger rail systems. -A reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions in the rail industry. -Offers on-site and off-site services, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. -Collaborates with major rail companies to optimize fleet performance and reliability. -Known for innovation in rail diagnostics and preventative maintenance strategies.

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