What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Performance Manager position at Progress Rail?
Job Purpose
We are searching for a Business Performance manager to become an integral part of our team. Provide oversight of organizational studies and evaluations, design process and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist in operating more efficiently and effectively.
Req ID
10394BR
Work Location Options
Remote Work
City
Omaha
State:
Nebraska
Company Description
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.
Key Job Elements
- Works with quality, manufacturing, and engineering to drive continuous improvement throughout the division;
- Provides feedback, input, and approval on new and existing improvement initiatives;
- Monitors daily efficiencies to ensure work allocations are correct and that utilization is maximized;
- Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented processes or procedures;
- Analyze date gathered and prepare recommendations
- Ability to create value stream and process maps to identify wait times and waste;
- Manage continuous process improvement changes to drive efficiencies and better overall business performance.
Education / Training
- Bachelor’s degree with major course work in business, finance or organizational development;
- Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in business management, operations, or operation support. Preferably in a global multi-location company;
- Locomotive or other Railroad industry experience a plus;
- Ability to successfully integrate complex business processes in a low-volume service environment;
- Proven leadership skills;
- Extremely organized with excellent written and oral communications skills;
- High analytical ability to problem solves at multiple levels;
- Six Sigma Black Belt preferred;
- Ability to travel up to 20% of time;
- Ability to respond to incidents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
- Advanced knowledge of Work, Excel and PowerPoint.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
- Strength – Position typically involves work in a manufacturing environment. Occasional sitting, frequent standing, constant walking. Constant medium-level work;
- Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with leading and demonstrating in a manufacturing environment. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and handling;
- Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
- Work Environment – Position is not, but require the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Position may involve work in a non-temperature-controlled facility. Position is in an industrial environment, including frequent potential for noise (85 decibels), temperature changes, exposure to hazardous materials, heavy equipment, and other hazardous working conditions;
- Emotional Demands – High level of responsibility. Responsible for mission critical operations. Requires significant interpersonal skills while maintaining very high standards;
- Safety – Position is not safety sensitive, but may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of a Business Performance manager.
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
- Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Job Category
Production - Operations & Support
PRS Facility Location
Leased Off - Omaha, NE
Summary Pay Range
$101,487.96 - $183,958.00
Salary : $101,488 - $183,958
