Spv I, Production

Progress Rail•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Production Supervisor I oversees the day-to-day operation and movement of the shop. This role supervises production workers and ensures manufacturing processes are completed safely, efficiently, and with quality in mind. The supervisor communicates job expectations, ensures procedures are followed, and helps meet demand schedules. The role oversees daily production of Progress Rail products, establishes production schedules, assigns daily work, confirms materials and tools are available, and works with line leads to establish proper and safe procedures. The supervisor monitors output, coaches team members against Quality, Safety, Velocity, and Cost metrics, and maintains employee records and weekly open-orders reporting. Progress Rail provides railroad products, services, and technologies to customers around the globe. Founded in 1983, it became part of Caterpillar Inc. in 2006.

Requirements

Three to five or more years of experience working as a lead in a machine tool environment.
Supervisory or management experience in a warehousing and/or manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of production shop floors, including machine shop operations, equipment, and processes, as well as familiarity with materials and quality objectives.
Supervisor and/or manager training.
Ability to work in a team environment and manage a diverse workforce.
Understanding of how to adjust build schedules and flex personnel throughout the business day.
Understanding of HR policies and how to apply them in appropriate situations.
Knowledge of how to establish and maintain a safe work environment, with a strong focus on team safety.

Nice To Haves

Some college or an associate degree is preferred, but not required; experience may offset this preference.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily production manufacturing of Progress Rail products.
Set production schedules and assign employees' daily work schedules.
Verify that allocated materials and tools are available for production.
Work with line leads to establish proper and safe procedures for work being performed.
Emphasize goals to line leads, monitor output levels, and adjust as needed.
Produce work orders for tasks to be completed.
Coach team members to meet Quality, Safety, Velocity, and Cost metrics.
Follow PRS and OSHA safety procedures, ensure employees do the same, and proactively audit work areas and employees to improve safety.
Issue corrective guidance or disciplinary actions when warranted.
Maintain team files for employee safety certifications, performance reviews, and disciplinary documentation.
Compile weekly Open Orders reports.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, no waiting period, and immediate vesting.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance.
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.