Repair Supervisor

Transco

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First-line supervisor responsible for assigning and coordinating all work on the production line(s). Organizes material flows and inventory to reach production targets. Supervises, trains, and is responsible for the work safety of a team of production staff. Implements production schedules, methods, and processes. Identifies problems and proposes solutions and / or improvements of the production process. Allocates manpower and equipment for production purposes.

The Repair Supervisor (Paint and Blast) will manage, and coordinate employees engaged in railcar (tank, hopper, and other freight cars) repair, cleaning, coating and paint activities to ensure targeted efficiency. The Repair Supervisor will establish clear goals and objectives and develop / implement operational plans using a systematic approach to continuous improvement. They will be a subject expert in the department(s) they are leading. Repair Supervisors may be assigned to Cleaning Rack Operations, Valve, Mechanical, Paint and Blast and report into the Area Manager or Repair Manager of the operation.

Primary responsibilities and / or essential functions include, but are not limited to :

SKILLS / SPECIFICATIONS

• Ensures railcar maintenance (repair, cleaning, coating / paint) activities meet AAR requirements, safety and quality standards, customer demands, and production targets.
• Implements and sustains visual management process. This includes the Safety, Quality, Delivery visuals, 5S department organization and maintenance of the production scheduling board.
• Provides leadership and coaching to Repair Supervisors responsible for railcar repair, cleaning, paint, inspection and quality assurance.
• Oversees the plant operations and scheduling to ensure company initiatives, procedures, processes, and programs are implemented and followed by all plant personnel.
• Coordinates with the Plant Manager to ensure that plant operates within budget and achieves targeted revenue goals.
• Reviews and assesses the plant operation, workload, scheduled car flow and WIP. Ensures that location assets (e.g., people, processes, materials, measures, equipment, and conditions) are in place to meet efficiencies, productivity, and company goals.
• Defines and communicates the responsibilities, expectations to direct reports and other personnel.
• Meets with managers, supervisors, and department leaders to review workload, railcar status, and action steps needed to meet operational goals. Updates the lost car tracker as required.
• Enforces plant targets and goals regarding staffing, training, safety, quality, equipment, tools, materials, production and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Reviews plant operating reports, performance metrics, and other KPIs daily and / or weekly and assists Plant Manager in establishing action plans or adjustments to address / correct any deficiencies.
• Reviews TRIP production reports to monitor railcar maintenance service efficiencies, utilization, through-put and cycle times to achieve operational goals.
• Evaluates performance of supervision, providing regular feedback and coaching on objectives, performance, and improvements needed.
• Establishes strong relationships with customers and resolves customer inquiries and problems.
• Ability to inspect, identify, and verify that plant operations and processes are implemented, performed, and completed in compliance with industry, company, and customer requirements.
• Ability to effectively manage time and multiple projects within a fast-paced environment.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by the Plant Manager.

EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS

OTHER SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

DISCLAIMER :

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.