Area Manager - Final Test

Progress Rail • Muncie, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Overall responsibility for daily area 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.

Requirements

• Requires a thorough knowledge of CPS processes and tools, machine shop operations, equipment, and processes, plus familiarity with materials and quality objectives
• 3-5+ years of experience working in a machine tool environment
• Experience in production supervision
• Supervisor and/or Manager training
• Ability to work together in a team environment
• Ability to manage a diverse workforce
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Training in Lean Manufacturing and Auditing preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages and schedules manufacturing of Progress Rail products
• Determines processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet schedulers and production requirements
• Determines overtime needs, determines priorities when resources are limited
• Ensures necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to maximize efficiency
• Ensures preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule
• Implements various corporate initiatives, such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, etc.
• Monitors and improves safety on the shop floor; eliminates/mitigates any unsafe conditions
• Evaluates, assesses, and identifies training needs for the work force; assists with creating, training, and implementing work standards
• Adjusts section staffing to meet flow and customer requirements
• Works with other major areas of the facility to facilitate cleanliness of units and full completion of issues that arise
• Develops coworkers/team members to further strengthen their core competencies; provides feedback and evaluates employees
• Tracks production and material fallout
• Practices and teaches CPS Guiding Principles
• Drives Root Cause identification; drives continuous process improvement
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager