Paint/Blast Supervisor

Marmon Holdings, Inc. • Evanston, WY

3d

About The Position

UTLX As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Who We Are: The Company’s regulatory, engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago’s financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are valued. Job Summary: We are looking for a Blast and Paint Supervisor to ensure proper and consistent meeting of blast and paint requirements including but not limited to quality and efficiency and responsible for hourly employees, equipment, and materials.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to read prints and drawings, including weld and nondestructive testing symbols.
• Preferably 5+ years of rail car inspections, test, and repair experience.
• Past supervisory/management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Federal Railroad Administration’s regulations governing the inspection and test of rail cars, and the Association of American Railroads Interchange Rules preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, motivate and lead hourly employees in all blast and paint activities.
• Ensure safe working habits and safe working conditions by performing training for and periodic reviews of all blast and paint department employees and their work areas.
• Support the Quality Assurance Department efforts by ensuring compliance with all OSHA, AAR, FRA, company and customer requirements regarding all quality, environmental, health and safety regulations at all times, including but not limited to maintaining training and compliance.
• Make recommendations to the Repair Manager concerning the department with the intention of resulting in continual process improvements while maintaining established quality and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory levels of all required materials and equipment in work in conjunction with the Material Manager to ensure maintaining proper inventory control as well as waste due to excess inventory of equipment.
• Participate in employee interviews, new hire orientation training and employee performance evaluations.
• Participate in all internal, external and customer audits regarding the department.
• Document and submit corrective discipline as needed.
• Participate in daily Production Meetings providing the status of rail cars in process.
• Direct subordinates’ daily activities and maintain their job cards.

Benefits

• Benefits on Day 1
• Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Benefits
• 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees