Railcar Tank Shop Production Manager
We are seeking a Production Manager that will lead day to day operations for the tank railcar repair and qualification activities at our railcar services company. This role is responsible for safety, quality (in partnership with the Quality Director), production planning, production efficiency and regulatory compliance. The Production Manager leads and manages the shift leaders, tank car repair technicians, blasters and painters in addition to collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth, effective operations. This role is also responsible for collaborating with the business development team to ensure customer satisfaction and help grow the railcar repair business. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes :
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing team
- Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Demonstrate the ability to drive performance through KPIs, effectively measuring success and ensuring continuous improvement across key metrics.
- Proactively anticipate and avoid problems. Develop solutions to issues in a timely manner
- Ensure regulatory compliance with all FRA and AAR regulations
Customer Satisfaction
Understand customers requirements and develop tailored solutions to address their needsCommunicate with car owners on schedule and on status of repairsSeek feedback from customers and implement improvementsProduction Management
Actively manage all aspects of production (current and future projects) to ensure timely and high-quality repairs to meet customer commitments.Ensure repair paperwork is complete and accurateManage inventory procurement, usage and costsMaintain relationships with vendors. Monitor & manage vendor performance and costsEnsure shop is clean and organizedIdentify and mitigate potential hazardsCreate and manage shift schedules and staffing to maximize productionIdentify areas for process improvement, increased production efficiency, and cost-saving initiatives.Financial Performance
Partner with VP of Operations to develop & execute plans to achieve financial objectivesAnalyze data and generate reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), including production efficiency, utilization, costs, challenge areas and quality issuesPartner with accounting department to ensure inventory management and railcar billing is completed in a timely mannerBusiness Development
Develop & maintain forward looking schedule of shop production and available production capacityCollaborate and partner with business development team to grow and diversify the pipelineMinimum Qualifications
Experience repairing tank railcars and performing tank qualificationsMinimum of 10 years of railcar repair experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.Strong leadership and strategic thinking with proven decision-making ability in complex production environments.Leverage data to drive continuous process improvementDesire to grow the railcar repair business & continually identify solutions for customersTechnical proficiency in Microsoft Excel to manage, analyze and draw insights from dataExperience working in a safety sensitive regulated industry and building productive relationships with regulators.Preferred Qualifications
Management experience of tank car qualification facilitiesNDT certifications and experienceNACE certifications and / or exterior and interior lining experienceExperience implementing lean six-sigma best practicesRegulatory Knowledge : In-depth knowledge of AAR M-1002, M-1003 Specifications, and Title 49 CFR.Work Environment
This position is will have a daily presence on the production floor to lead the team, provide coaching, ensure adherence to safety rules and repair procedures and also require a daily office presence to perform various planning and coordination activities.Travel to develop & maintain customer relationships & engage in industry eventsMust be willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as required. Expectation to have regular presence and engagement with second shift teamCompetitive salary based on experienceComprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
$85,000 - $120,000 a year
Compensation details : 85000-120000 Yearly Salary
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