Job Description
Job Description
Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!
Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.
We are currently seeking a Production Manager in Knoxville, Tennessee.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for directing and leading the plant supervision in all operations departments. This role will also be responsible for managing the production requirements to meet the scheduled monthly volume / output targets while efficiently and effectively managing the allotted plant resources.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY :
- Promotes safety and ensures that employees perform their tasks in a safe manner, which complies with applicable regulations and accepted best practices
QUALITY :
Ensure production of quality trackwork according to the established work procedures and product specifications as evidenced by a continually declining number of CARs and a reduction in the cost of quality year over yearDirect and motivate the shop supervisors and hourly workers with high emphasis placed on the quality of our productResponsible for the layout and handling of the complete MRP systemON-TIME DELIVERY :
Meets customer delivery targets by effectively planning and executing production within the allotted material and labor requirementsEnsures the production planners have scheduled the correct type of work and sufficient volume in order to make the plant as effective as possible while still maintaining customer-required deliveriesCOST :
Increases productivity by improving manufacturing processes and control of shop consumables, overtime and wasteLower the hourly shop charge-out rate by reducing shop consumables, overtime and increasing our direct job charged percentageMonitor, control and reduce our WIP inventory levels by producing the exact quantity of product that is required for a specific orderAssist with estimating by supplying labor costs and anticipated deliveryPEOPLE :
Develops supervisors and other direct reports through coaching, mentoring and providing training opportunitiesLiaises with Engineering, Supervisors and Logistics in the creation of manufacturing procedures. Liaise with the Quality Assurance Department to assure quality is built into our productPromote a high degree of plant morale and interplant cooperation with our sister plantsWork alongside with Human Resources to ensure adequate manpower to achieve production goals, ensuring all plant rules are complied with and the attendance of employees and initiating disciplinary action when warrantedChampion, model and lead our Nortrak Blue culture and valuesENVIRONMENTAL :
Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and PoliciesOther duties as assignedQUALITIFCATIONS : EDUCATION :
Post-Secondary education with diploma or degree in Manufacturing / ProductionFIELD OF EXPERIENCE :
Must have experience with manufacturing processesMust be experience in most or all of the following areas : LEAN principles and methodology, safety compliance, budget planning and cost control, profit and loss statements, and quality control managementCandidate must possess experience managing and leading a team including experience in staffing, training and development, coaching, and performance managementAt least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory level position and managing a diverse teamShould be able to understand basic accounting / budgeting conceptsStrong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are requiredMust possess excellent negotiations, interpersonal and communication skills both oral and writtenComputer literate including Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets. SAP knowledge and / or experience would be an assetPHYSCIAL DEMANDS :
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerOccasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or climbing.Must be able to lift or handle up to 25 pounds at times.Use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and armsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusOccasional travel may be required which includes walking, standing, sitting and driving from short to long periods of timeWorking Location :
Knoxville, TennesseeBenefits :
A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue cultureWe provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priorityCareer development opportunities and competitive pay progressionCompetitive medical, dental & vision benefitsCompany paid life and disability insurancePaid holidays and vacationRetirement plan with matching contributionsTuition Assistance ProgramWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Recognition ProgramsIf you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Apply today!
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG (www.voestalpine.com) one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is https : / / www.voestalpine.com / nortrak / en /
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.
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