Railcar Repair Operations Supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

• Manage 2-20+ direct reports.
• Establish, prioritize and assign work schedules, work assignments, performance expectations and hold team accountable to achieve desired results.
• Interact directly with railroad leadership to coordinate railcar locations and work activities of the crew.
• Oversee day-to-day compliance with safety procedures.
• Directly participate in completing railcar repairs as needed.
• Purchase supplies, tools and safety equipment within budgetary guidelines.
• Review billing cards turned in by railcar mechanics and submit bills to central office using computer system and Railcar Rx system.
• Create estimates for customers. Interview, hire, coach, and discipline employees with the support of management.
• Conduct performance appraisals and job-related training throughout the year.
• Respond to FRA and AAR audits in a proper manner

Marginal Functions

• Maintain a clean work environment.
• This includes any shop or administrative space and company vehicles.
• Oversee maintenance of company vehicles monthly.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of the Industry; Leadership; Fostering Teamwork; Customer-Focused; Quality-Focused; Safety-Focused; Priority-Setting; Analytical Skills; Anticipation of Problems; Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in the railcar repair industry;
• Supervisory experience in a machine shop or manufacturing setting;
• Undergraduate degree, technical school degree or equivalent experience
• Basic competency with Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

MACHINE/EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED

• Impact wrenches; electric grinders; hydraulic jacks; forklifts; and mobile trucks.
• Various styles of welders (Stick and MIG).
• Cutting torch used for cutting frequently; heating torch used while bending regularly; side grinder used for grinding regularly; hoist used for lifting regularly; winch used for pulling regularly.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
• Physical abilities (approximate times - vary slightly by location).
• Must be able to complete these requirements with or without accommodation.
• Standing, hearing, seeing and talking for 8 to 10 hours; Handling for 3 to 6 hours; Walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching with hands and arms, stretching, using fingers to feel for 3 to 6 hours; Reaching below the waist, twisting and feeling for up to 2 hours; Climbing or balancing up to 3 hours; Sitting up to 3 hours. Lifting: Car parts from 1-80 lbs. throughout the day - lifting 10-25 lbs. frequently; 25-50 lbs. regularly; over 50 lbs. occasionally. Wrenches weighing up to 10 lbs. to tighten bolts occasionally - 4 hours. Pulling: 10-25 lbs. frequently; 25-50 lbs. regularly; over 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Environment: Must be able to work in - Outdoor weather conditions; non-weather related hot or cold conditions in small spaces; areas with fumes and airborne particles; worksites with mechanical vibrations, and loud, noisy machines and tools.
• Proper PPE and safety procedures required. Safety Equipment to include: Steel toe shoes, hard hat, ear plugs, safety glasses, welding shield, burning goggles, grinding shield, and proper clothing (long sleeve shirts and long pants while welding), and any other site-specific safety PPE required.