Operations Supervisor- Wentzville VDC

AWCT•Wentzville, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for organizing and scheduling staff and directing the day-to-day operations of all rail functions. This position is responsible for ensuring the quality loading of vehicles onto out-bound trains and unloading vehicles from inbound trains through efficient productivity of the work crews. This position coordinates the activities of all rail crews under the direction of the Terminal Manager or Operations Manager to ensure a well-coordinated, productive, safe and damage-free operation.

Requirements

Ability to adhere to strict production, safety, and quality standards without variance
Ability to climb ladders and work at a height approximately 15-20 feet above the ground
Ability to lift 55 pounds overhead frequently
Ability to push, pull or carry up to 75 pounds
Ability to work outdoors, 100% of the time, in all weather conditions (often extreme) for extended periods
Ability to stand, walk and work in confined spaces for extended periods of time for up to a 10–12-hour shift (sometimes split shift).
Ability to get in and out of vehicle driver's door with minimal door opening clearance
Ability to use company-provided technological equipment to assist in job duties
Ability to function effectively under pressure as crews work together on production standards to complete work safely and timely without incident
Ability to verbally communicate with others effectively; work as a team with good interpersonal skills
Ability to judge distances
Must have the ability to maintain a good sense of balance
Ability to climb up and down railcar ladders at a 90-degree angle multiple times per shift while maintaining 3 points of contact for safety.
Ability to pass Driver's Safety Test, Rail Safety Test and Rail Loading/Unloading Ramp quiz with 90% or higher
Ability to read and match numbers quickly and accurately
Ability to differentiate between colors for vehicle identification
Ability to read and understand location cards and work orders
Ability to read, understand and interpret SDS manuals
Ability to write, read, and comprehend basic English
Ability to drive standard and automatic automobiles
Ability to follow directions, both written and verbal
Knowledge of the use of hand tools (i.e., wrenches, screw drivers, ratchets, etc.)
Must have a valid driver's license; good driving record with the ability to maintain the same
Must pass AWCT pre-placement background clearances including pre-employment drug screening, HPE/POET physical demand testing
Must be able to obtain and maintain e-RAILSAFE/e-Verifile clearances as required by the AWCT customer or Equivalent.
High School Diploma and/or GED
Minimum of two (2) years' supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing, warehousing, shipping industry with rail loading/unloading experience preferred in a union environment preferred.
Regular attendance in all weather conditions
Good visual and auditory ability
Maintain positive behaviors and conduct in the workplace while acting and communicating with others, customers, vendors, co-workers, and management.

Nice To Haves

rail loading/unloading experience preferred in a union environment preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily scheduling of personnel to load & unload vehicles in a productive, safe, cost-efficient manner.
Direct the facility's day-to-day activities
Oversee loading operations
Oversee unloading operations
Oversee receipt and scanning of vehicles into inventory system
Oversee vehicle movement
Oversee vehicle Inspections and submittal of damages to proper platforms
Oversee daily safety briefings
Assign personnel to job locations
Ensure personnel have the support, tools and supplies needed for production
Conduct audits and make suggestions for corrective actions as needed
Observe and assist the crews where needed including driving vehicles to and from specified locations in the yard and on/off rail cars.
Make certain all vehicles are parked in proper locations and bayed correctly.
Make appropriate changes in activities as needed.
Daily communication with leads, other staff, and office personnel to determine staffing, supply and operational needs, and ensure these needs are met.
Ensure new personnel receive the appropriate training.
Responsible for the progressive disciplinary process in counseling, warnings, and other corrective action to ensure that a productive labor climate exists.
Document performance issues and coordinate all corrective action with Operation and/or Terminal Manager.
Responsible for safety programs to provide a safe, clean workplace for all personnel and within the regulations of local, state, and OSHA standards.
Report accidents and injuries on appropriate forms and communicate to all appropriate customers/vendors and AWCT personnel as required.
Understand and apply all AWCT, customer, AAR, safety, and quality standards/policies.
Follow all safety guidelines to guarantee the job is done in a safe manner.
Identify vehicles and insert documentation or scan VINs as required.
Log/scan processed work into computer programs or tracking systems as required.
Read and match VIN numbers (including VIN plate) quickly and accurately to ensure movement of proper vehicles.
Read, compare, and understand work orders, repair orders, purchase orders, purge sheets, and other documents to complete work.
Visually verify and inspect vehicles for damage prior to breaking chocks off any vehicle before starting to unload; Document and Submit the damage immediately to the proper platform per Manufacturer.
Secure/unsecure customer vehicles to railcars using approved chocks and tie-downs as required; store any additional chocks and tie-downs in accordance with AAR standards.
Open or close railcar doors.
Raise and lower railcar decks.
Lift, set and pin bridge plates and uninstall bridge plates as required.
Responsible for junction spacing to ARR standards using proper equipment.
Operate and set buck ramps and stationery loading/unloading ramps.
Keep work areas, vans, appropriate work attire, etc. clean and neat
Attend monthly safety meetings.
Other duties as assigned.