What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Manager position at Progress Rail?
Job Purpose
Overall responsibility for daily shop activities, production, and financial responsibilities. Ensures all production targets are being met and manages costs to maximize profits. Oversees work schedules to ensure correct coverage to execute the needs of customers.
Req ID
10368BR
Work Location Options
Henderson
City
Henderson
State:
Nevada
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
Duties and responsibilities
- Provides oversight and support for operations in achieving daily/monthly production goals;
- Ensures worker safety is #1 priority by providing reviews, oversight to training plan, equipment, etc.;
- Works with quality, manufacturing, and engineering to drive continuous improvement throughout the
- Monitors daily efficiencies to ensure work allocations are correct and that utilization is maximized
- Set and execute policies and processes;
- 7Develops planning for long-term growth through capacity planning; reviews status of all current and future production orders; collaborates with supply chain management team; assists with purchasing to ensure all parts are available as needed;
- Forecasts and maintains monthly budget; coordinates with accounting team to drive sustained profitability;
- Manages all capital improvement projects;
- Manages hiring, discipline and termination of employees; evaluates employees and gives feedback for improvement; supports successful growth and development of employees;
- Collaborates with engineering and quality departments to ensure all KPI’s and metrics are being met or exceeded; resolves open quality alerts and implements corrective actions;
- Manages sales and customer service; works with customers to identify new sales opportunities;
- Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.
Education / Training
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
Qualifications and Experience
- 3-5 years of experience working in diversified team environment and supervising other individuals; engineering background a plus; experience in manufacturing with a specialty in operational leadership; hands on production experience;
- Understanding of all facets of the company: production supervision, supply chain, quality, engineering; HR, finance, etc.; ability to interface with support groups and understand how each functions to manage team effectively;
- Project management experience; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; courage to make challenging decisions; understanding of production process and SOP’s, lean principles;
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to listen well to what team members tell you;
- Time management skills;
- Strong work ethic; very high level of integrity;
- Ability to work together in a team environment; ability to manage a diverse workforce;
- Understanding of scheduling and manpower planning;
- Strong proficiency with Excel and other MS Office tools.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
- Strength – Position typically involves office managerial work as well as oversight of an industrial environment. Frequent standing, sitting, and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds);
- Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with an office environment as well as standard motions associated with leading and demonstrating in an industrial environment;
- Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
- Work Environment – Position will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Position may involve work in a non-temperature-controlled environment. Position is located in an industrial environment, including occasional exposure to noise (85 decibels), exposure to extreme temperatures, exposure to hazardous materials, heavy equipment, and other hazardous working conditions;
- Emotional Demands – Very high level of responsibility. Responsible for location oversight of mission critical operations. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards;
- Safety – Position will occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.*
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
- Group Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with employee and employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Incentive Bonus Plan
- Site Specific Relocation Programs
- Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Job Category
Production - Operations & Support
PRS Facility Location
Henderson, NV Locomotive - 333
Summary Pay Range
$86,520 - $160,783
Salary : $86,520 - $160,783
