Production Manager

Job Purpose

Exciting Opportunity with a New Employer in Kansas City, MO! We’re thrilled to be joining the Kansas City community, with operations projected to begin in mid-October. As a newly established facility, we’re building a team from the ground up—this is your chance to get in at the start and grow with us.

Oversees day-to-day operation and movement of the shop. Supervises team of production workers, ensuring manufacturing processes are being completed safely, efficiently, and with quality in mind. Communicates job expectations and ensures procedures are followed to meet demand schedules.

Req ID

11060BR

Work Location Options

Kansas City, MO

City

Kansas City

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, 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 cradle-to-grave 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 all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Key Job Elements

• Manages daily production manufacturing of Progress Rail products;
• Sets up production schedule and assigns employee daily work schedules;
• Verifies allocated materials and tools are available for production;
• Works with line leads to set up proper and safe procedures for work being performed;
• Emphasizes goals to line leads to ensure they are being met; monitors output levels and adjusts accordingly;
• Produces work orders for tasks to be completed;
• Coaches team members to meet Quality, Safety, Velocity, and Cost metrics;
• Complies with all PRS and OSHA safety procedures and makes sure employees do the same; proactively audits work areas and employees to continuously improve safety;
• Issues corrective guidance and/or disciplinary actions when warranted/needed;
• Maintains team files for employee safety certifications, performance reviews and disciplinary documentation;
• Compiles weekly Open Orders reports;
• Performs ABBS Audits, 5S Audits, RCCA, CAPA, and coordinates manpower and safety meetings to ensure compliance;
• Performs all aspects of KRONOS timekeeping duties, such as vacation, PTO, scheduled hours worked and overtime approval;
• Determines overtime needs, determines priorities when resources are limited;
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to maximize efficiency;
• Participates in daily warehouse work activities, which include pulling parts, packing parts, coordinating shipments, etc.;
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Education / Training

• HS Diploma or equivalent;
• Some college/associates degree; bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required; may be offset by experience.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Requires a thorough knowledge of production shop floor, including machine shop operations, equipment, and processes, plus familiarity with materials and quality objectives;
• 3-5 years of experience working as a lead in a machine tool environment; supervisory or management experience in warehousing and/or manufacturing environment;
• Supervisor and/or Manager training; ability to work together in a team environment; ability to manage a diverse workforce; understanding of how to adjust build schedules and flex personnel as needed throughout the business day; understanding of HR policies and how to apply them in certain situations;
• Knowledge of establishing and maintaining a safe work environment; strong focus and prioritization on team safety;
• Training in Lean Manufacturing and Auditing preferred;
• Ability to read precision instruments and gauges; ability to work from blueprints and technical drawings;
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong proficiency with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Blueprint reading;
• Understanding of scheduling and manpower planning.
  
  
  

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

Kansas City, MO - 465