Production Manager

Job Purpose

Our ideal candidate will be an on the floor leader who has the ability to inspire and engage their team to win. This is a boots on the ground role where you will be able to see the impact you have on the organization. The Production Manager will lead the production teams and supervisors to ensure that they meet all company objectives/metrics.

Req ID

11446BR

Work Location Options

Mayfield, KY

City

Mayfield

State:

Kentucky

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

• Lead team members to ensure production schedules and quality standards are met;
• Lead, coach and manage performance to obtain area production and quality goals;
• Identify and resolve production-related issues and champion Six Sigma, Lean, CI, 5S initiatives for area;
• Safety:
• Ensure team members work in a safe manner
  
  
  

and follow all safe work procedures and work

instructions;

• Identify and eliminate unsafe work conditions;
  
  
  

ensure timely completion of safety-related

corrective actions;

• Ensure all Safe Work Procedures for their
  
  
  

current department are known and adhered to

by employees;

• Meet or exceed departmental safety goals for
  
  
  

lost time and recordable incidences;

• Ensure Company and legal training
  
  
  

requirements are met for existing, new hire and

transferred team members;

• Encourage team to bring forward suggestions
  
  
  

to improve safety;

• Complete scheduled safety talks; maintain a
  
  
  

clean shop environment;

• Quality:
• Ensure product leaving department meets or
  
  
  

exceeds quality goals as defined by metrics (e.g.

DPU);

• Ensure timely completion of Corrective Actions
  
  
  

in Quality database as assigned;

• Address all quality issues through appropriate
  
  
  

channels;

• Work with quality department for continuous
  
  
  

improvement on quality and procedures for

product quality;

• Process Discrepant Material Tags and Quality
  
  
  

Notifications using MRP system in timely,

efficient manner;

• Work with Quality dept. team members to
  
  
  

understand supplier problems; verify suspect

supplier parts to print, as well as make

disposition on rework / scrap components;

• Make recommendations to supplier on potential
  
  
  

process improvements / best practices;

• Clearly communicate (via phone & email) with
  
  
  

vendors regarding non- conforming material;

• Coordinate return of defective material and
  
  
  

replacement stock;

• Follow-up on clean points from the supplier;
• Production:
• Work with Master Scheduling to meet MPS
  
  
  

requirements;

• Schedule people resources to adhere to MPS;
• Prioritize workflow to ensure internal and
  
  
  

external customer satisfaction regarding

timeliness of product delivery;

• Create real time status boards; support monthly
  
  
  

ship plans;

• Cost:
• Allocate people / resources to production times
  
  
  

to match standard hours and thus achieve

efficiency goals;

• Manage overtime to meet efficiency and cost
  
  
  

targets;

• Track and target all vendor issues and allocate
  
  
  

to proper cost center;

• Vigorously identify opportunities for cost
  
  
  

reduction or efficiency gain;

• Leadership:
• At all times, act in accordance with PRS values;
• Communicate performance expectations and
  
  
  

company and departmental goals to team

members;

• Lead, coach, performance manage direct
  
  
  

reports; complete accurate and timely

performance reviews;

• Ensure team follows company policies and
  
  
  

procedures and take immediate action on non-

compliance;

• Use timekeeping system and attendance
  
  
  

management programs to track and schedule

payroll relate information such as regular work

hours, vacation, overtime, etc. and respond to

any issues;

• Work on special projects as required as member
  
  
  

of plant leadership team;

• Be an example;
• Direct and Indirect Reports - hourly: variable, up to 80-100 team members performing one or more of the following: welding, electrical and mechanical assembly, fabrication or painting operations; salary: variable up to 5 supervisors;
  
  
  

Must be able to travel occasional.

Education / Training

• Bachelor’s degree in management or other business major, engineering, or related fields. Extensive experience may be substituted for education.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Production operations experience in high rate/multi-shift work environment;
• Ability to solve issues and improve efficiency;
• Excellent time-management skills, ability to prioritize and manage workload;
• Computer skills: MS Office Suite, strong in Excel;
• Thorough understanding and application of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies;
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with demonstrated team building and conflict resolution ability.
  
  
  

Essential And Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces while repairing locomotive or locomotive components;
• Motion – Position requires standing majority of the day. Occasional sitting, frequent walking, climbing of steps and stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; reaching with hands & arms; using hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and tools or controls;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Position is exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. Specific vision abilities include long & short distance sight, depth perception & focusing. The use of proper PPE is required. The position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions;
• Work Environment – Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation. When inside, the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When outside employees are subject to all weather elements. In both cases, employees will work with oils and other lubricants. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, mobile equipment, and other machinery;
• Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet production requirements;
• Safety – Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e. blue flag) and use of all PPE.
  
  
  

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
  
  
  

Job Category

Production - Operations & Support

PRS Facility Location

Mayfield, KY Locomotive - 260