Sr. Manager, Production

GATX • Hearne, TX

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About The Position

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success—success that is powered by our people. At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to move forward in their careers.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading/directing railcar production for a large Service Center with multi-shift operations. Accountable for leadership of multiple Supervisors, Shift Leaders, etc.in addition to direct labor employees and including all aspects of safety, quality, production and cost. Ensures the highest quality work in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Prefer completion of a course of study at an accredited Vocational Technical Institution in a related technical field, or completion of 2-years of college in business, human relations or a related field.
• 8-10 years’ experience in fast-paced production environment with preferably 4-6 years supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as IO instructions, FM instructions, work orders, AAR Field Manual.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong Core Values (integrity, respect, ownership, teamwork, openness, creativity, positive attitude)
• Leadership ability
• Building a successful team
• Communication, both verbal and written
• Delegating Responsibility
• Planning and Organizing
• Physical ability to inspect car repairs activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the Supervisors and Shift Leaders responsible for the hourly work force in the repair and servicing of the GATX fleet and foreign cars in accordance with established quality control, engineering, safety and customer standards while complying with established repair schedules. Adapts workforce and schedules to accommodate emergency repair situations.
• Develops new and more efficient repair methods; reviews repair patterns and recommends changes in design or manufacturing to assure longer car life. Solves difficult and complex repair problems.
• Ensures that workforce is managed so that measured categories meet or exceed budgeted goals and standards, i.e., costs, labor hours, delays, cross-over, etc. May schedule cars into the facility and strategically locates cars to ensure more efficient production.
• Insures the appropriate applications of quality standards, safety rules as well as other plant work rules as defined by the company. Completes required documentation in a thorough and timely fashion. If appropriate, initiates corrective action where necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED