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9927BR

PRS Facility Location:

Patterson, GA Locomotive - 131

Job Purpose:

Overall responsibility for daily shop activities, production, and financial responsibilities. Ensures all production targets are being met and manages costs to maximize profits. Oversees work schedules to ensure correct coverage to execute the needs of customers.

Req ID:

9927BR

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.

Job Title:

Facility Manager

City:

Patterson

Key Job Elements:

Duties and responsibilities

• Provides oversight and support for operations in achieving daily/monthly production goals;

• Ensures worker safety is #1 priority by providing reviews, oversight to training plan, equipment, etc.;

• Works with quality, manufacturing, and engineering to drive continuous improvement throughout the

facility; provides feedback, input, and approval on new and existing improvement initiatives;

• Monitors daily efficiencies to ensure work allocations are correct and that utilization is maximized

• Set and execute policies and processes;

• 7Develops planning for long-term growth through capacity planning; reviews status of all current and future production orders; collaborates with supply chain management team; assists with purchasing to ensure all parts are available as needed;

• Forecasts and maintains monthly budget; coordinates with accounting team to drive sustained profitability;

• Manages all capital improvement projects;

• Manages hiring, discipline and termination of employees; evaluates employees and gives feedback for improvement; supports successful growth and development of employees;

• Collaborates with engineering and quality departments to ensure all KPI’s and metrics are being met or exceeded; resolves open quality alerts and implements corrective actions;

• Manages sales and customer service; works with customers to identify new sales opportunities;

• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3-5+ years of experience working in diversified team environment and supervising other individuals; engineering background a plus; experience in manufacturing with a specialty in operational leadership; hands on production experience;

• Understanding of all facets of the company: production supervision, supply chain, quality, engineering; HR, finance, etc.; ability to interface with support groups and understand how each functions to manage team effectively;

• Project management experience; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; courage to make challenging decisions; understanding of production process and SOP’s, lean principles;

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to listen well to what team members tell you;

• Time management skills;

• Strong work ethic; very high level of integrity;

• Ability to work together in a team environment; ability to manage a diverse workforce;

• Understanding of scheduling and manpower planning;

• Strong proficiency with Excel and other MS Office tools.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – Position typically involves office managerial work as well as oversight of an industrial environment. Frequent standing, sitting, and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds);

• Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with an office environment as well as standard motions associated with leading and demonstrating in an industrial environment;

• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;

• Work Environment – Position will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Position may involve work in a non-temperature-controlled environment. Position is located in an industrial environment, including occasional exposure to noise (85+ decibels), exposure to extreme temperatures, exposure to hazardous materials, heavy equipment, and other hazardous working conditions;

• Emotional Demands – Very high level of responsibility. Responsible for location oversight of mission critical operations. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards;

• Safety – Position will occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

• 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.

Job Category:

Production - Operations & Support

Work Location Options:

Patterson

State::

Georgia