Assistant Plant Manager

Position summary:

Assists the Plant Manager with managing and coordinating employees engaged in railcar (tank, hopper, and other freight cars) repair, cleaning, and coating/paint activities to ensure optimum efficiency and financial welfare of operations. Will be responsible for ensuring that management and employees both comply and meet safety, quality, and company service goals

Responsibilities:

·         Ensures railcar maintenance (repair, cleaning, coating/paint) activities meet AAR requirements, safety and quality standards, customer demands, and production targets.

·         Reviews and assesses the plant operation, workload, scheduled car flow and back log hours and ensures that location assets (e.g., people, processes, materials, measures, equipment, and conditions) are in place to meet efficiencies, productivity, and company goals.

·         Reviews railcar status with managers, supervisors, and department heads and assists with the development of action plans and steps on moving railcars through the plant meeting safety, quality, and production goals.

·         Resolves any potential breakdowns, delays, and/or bottlenecks involving railcar cycle times and operations.

·         Provides oversight / supervision to managers and supervisors responsible for railcar repair, cleaning, paint, inspection, customer service, quality assurance and other office support functions.

·         Defines and communicates the responsibilities, authorities, expectations, and accountabilities to direct reports and other personnel.

·         Enforces plant targets and goals regarding staffing, training, safety, quality, equipment, tools, materials, production, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).

·         Working with the Plant Manager, reviews plant operating reports, performance metrics, and other KPIs daily and / or weekly and assists in establishing action plans or adjustments to address / correct any deficiencies. Reviews daily 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·         Ability to manage large diverse teams to ensure work processes and operations meet or exceed all requirements and business goals.

·         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 read and interpret accounting reports (financial statements, P&L reports) to determine areas needing cost reduction or improved profitability.

·         Ability to effectively manage time and multiple projects within a fast-paced environment.

·         Ability to build solid relationships with customers addressing their needs and meeting or exceeding expectations.

·         Ability to communicate ideas / information in writing and through speech so that others will understand.

·         Proficiency in MS Office applications with the ability to learn proprietary database systems.

·         Industry knowledge of AAR and FRA rules, and Tank Car Maintenance Regulations; Knowledge of current regulatory requirements (e.g., AAR MSRP, M-1002, Section C, Part III, HM201); Knowledge of FRA regulations, preferred.

·         Knowledge of general safety practices and standards within a heavy industrial environment. Ability to understand and follow all safety rules, wear PPE required for job, and focus on preventing safety incidents

·         General knowledge of railcar repair, cleaning, valve, and coating / painting procedures / processes, preferred.

Regulations and Regulatory requirements:

• Ability to read, interpret and follow PDS (Product Data Sheet) and SDS (Safety Data Sheets).
• Knowledge of general safety practices and standards within a heavy industrial environment. Ability to understand and follow all safety rules, wear PPE required for job, and focus on preventing safety incidents.
• Ability to communicate ideas / information in writing and through speech so that others will understand.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications with the ability to learn proprietary database systems.

Work Environment / Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Candidate must be able to perform the following physical tasks:
• Working around heavy moving equipment
• Work outdoors for extended periods, in extreme weather conditions.
• Work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
• Climb, squat, bend, twist, and regularly lift up-to 50 pounds or more to accomplish work tasks.
• Requires the use of a tight-fitting respirator; You must be appropriately clean-shaven per OSHA   29 CFR 1910.134, at all times.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or similar field (preferred).

·         5 years of progressive management experience in a large industrial production or manufacturing facility.

·         Management / Supervisory experience in a railcar (tank, hopper, and other freight cars) maintenance or manufacturing facility, preferred.

Eagle Railcar Services is a leading provider of railcar repair and maintenance solutions, serving customers across a nationwide network of facilities and field operations. With a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer service, our teams work every day to ensure railcars move safely and efficiently across the country. We take pride in developing our people, delivering high-quality work, and supporting the essential industries that keep America moving