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Production Manager

American Industrial Transport
Longview, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 3/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at American Industrial Transport?

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for efficient operation of repair shop including repair methods and processes, fabrication, reconditioning and rebuilding parts, plant layout, plant inspection, plant maintenance including safety, cleanliness, and waste treatment.

Job Duties

  • Oversee production operations including cleaning, repair, and coatings
  • Direct the activities of the production supervisors of cleaning, repair, coatings, and maintenance departments
  • Provide leadership and ensure compliance with safety policies to supervisors and employees
  • Perform periodic safety walks through the plant
  • Oversee and/or attend monthly safety meetings with safety committee and EHS personnel
  • Participate in startup meetings with supervisors, cover any relevant topics for the day, i.e. safety, visitors etc.
  • Review released and approved work orders and establish PODs
  • Schedule cars through individual work departments and confer with Customer Service on delays
  • Hold daily production meetings with supervisors, materials department and customer service to review cars in process
  • Through use of production scheduling board, track cars through process and provide updates for daily status report
  • Provide plant specific reports to management team to track cars during the month
  • Provide guidance to supervisors on performance evaluations and corrective actions on their direct reports
  • Ensure employees comply with company rules and/or collective bargaining agreements
  • Review requisitions for materials and maintenance items prior to being submitted to Plant Manager for approval
  • Review daily timecards for accuracy and labor distribution
  • Review work orders prior to turning in to inspection department for completeness and supplemental repairs
  • Interview potential candidates that have been selected from candidate pool for open
  • positions
  • Conduct performance appraisals of supervisors
  • Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation

 

Experience and Education

  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in repair network
  • High school diploma required
  • Associates degree or similar experience desired
  • In-depth understanding of repairs, compliance- AAR and FRA rules
  • Ability to lead workforce on repair procedures and processes
  • In-depth understanding of company procedures and departmental and legal policies
  • Familiarity with financial and facilities management principles
  • Proficient in MS Office

 

Physical Environment

Physical Abilities

Stand-frequently

Walk – frequently

Sit – continuously

Climb – continuously

Crawl – continuously

Squat or kneel – continuously y

Bend – continuously

Fine Manipulation – Occasionally

Reach Outward – continuously

Reach above shoulder – continuously

Drive - Frequently

 

Lift / Carry

10 lbs or less – Frequently 

11 – 20 lbs – Frequently 

21 – 50 lbs – Frequently

51 – 100 lbs – N/A

Over 100 lbs – N/A

Push / Pull

10 lbs or less – Frequently

10 – 20 lbs – Frequently

20 – 50 lbs – Frequently

51 – 100 lbs – N/A

Over 100 lbs – N/A

 

N/A (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day)

Frequently - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

Continuously - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. ARI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. 

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

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