Repair Supervisor

Description

Summary Description

Guardian Rail, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a leading freight rail services and transportation company. We employ nearly 1,000 employees in more than 100 locations in 33 states and operate the largest railcar services network in the industry, encompassing 18 large railcar repair facilities and more than 75 field services locations in addition to a rail services division that operates three short line railroads and a dozen contract switching and transloading sites.

The general purpose of this position is to supervise various types of railcar repair and plant production, focusing on safety and quality. Incumbents will give guidance to the lead hands in the mechanical production department, ensuring scheduled deadlines are met and site KPI targets are maintained, with no safety issues or quality defects. This will include ensuring necessary training is performed prior to work being done.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates, directs, and supervises floor supervisors and hourly Team Member(s) shop activities

• Coordinates and assists floor supervisors in scheduling production to meet customer commitments.

• Daily management of floor supervisors and repair shop Team Members, including, but not limited to; work scheduling, safety conformance, training requirements, skill assessment/evaluation, and discipline

• Conducts interviews and processes new Team Members in the hiring process, including new hire orientation and training

• Daily supervision of the repair, maintenance, and qualification of railroad freight/tank cars to ensure compliance with AAR, FRA, and Company standards, regulations, and procedures.

• Uses knowledge of production methods and procedures and the capabilities of machines and equipment to manage the production and quality of inspection, test, and repair activities.

• Works closely with Quality Assurance Department to do "in-process" audits of work in progress for conformance to AAR and FRA recommended practices and regulations, as well as customer and company quality standards

• Works closely with plant Customer Service to meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations, including inspection cycle time and Projected Out Date (POD) accuracy

• Monitors and assists floor supervisors in managing shop efficiency by car, customer, or individual Team Member

• Administers discipline and enforces Plant rules / Policies consistently.

• Attends and/or directs departmental safety, quality, and production meetings.

• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and health policies, procedures, company policies, and work instructions.

• A 100% commitment to comply with all the terms of company's safe work and quality policies is an absolute requirement.

• Manages, mentors, coaches, and trains Team Members.

• Reviews performance of Supervision and hourly Team Members

• Handles personnel problems and issues discipline as necessary.

• On occasions, will train and monitor the use of proper gauges, blueprints, micrometers, and dial indicators to inspect and measure tolerances and clearances of railroad rolling stock for FRA/AAR compliance, customer specifications and for safety related items.

• Participates in root-cause investigation of non-conformances, including corrective & preventative actions to prevent recurrence

• Recommends promotions and other personnel changes; conducts performance reviews.

• Knowing and understanding the performance metrics and how to properly research and report on the information.

• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 5-years of management or supervisor experience preferably in contract rail car repair with a background of inspection, test, and repair experience.

• Knowledgeable of the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) regulations governing the inspection and test of rail cars, the Field Manual and the Association of American Railroads Interchange Rules and Recommended practices (CIII).

• Familiar with welding, cutting, fabrication, non-destructive examinations, storage, handling and material identification

Physical Demands & Work Environment

With the exception of clerical, administrative, and some management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and dusty conditions. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, in high and low precarious places, as well as in confined spaces.

The work type is best described as heavy, hands-on mechanical work. Work is very physical, and without proper work planning can result in out of position pushing, pulling and lifting. Proper body mechanics, positioning and lifting techniques can be very important. Employees are urged to seek help when needed with heavier tasks, and to use lifting equipment when and where necessary. The positioning of the work being performed can change very frequently.

Various heavier air and electric powered tools such as car jacks, impact wrenches, and grinders are used daily. Work also requires frequent use of hand wrenches, hammers, chisels, socket wrenches, and ladders. Cutting torches are also used, with welding equipment used upon qualification of employee.

• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling and visual acuity, with color and depth perception

• Ability to work in a confined space

• Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate