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CF Rail Services · 1 day ago

Repair Supervisor

East Chicago, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

CF Rail Services is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago and specializes in transportation asset services and management. The Repair Supervisor will lead and direct railcar rolling stock production, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met while supervising a workforce of skilled labor employees.

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Responsibilities

Set an example and conduct activities consistent with the core values of CFRS contributing to a positive environment for communication, empowerment, and continuous improvement

Lead all employees in the safety initiatives and adhere to all railcar safety procedures

Supervise and direct a work force of between 1 to 50 employees in the mechanical servicing of railcar rolling stock in accordance with AAR standards, established quality control, engineering, safety and customer standards while complying with established repair schedules

Ensure that the workforce is managed, so that key performance measurements meet or exceed budgeted goals and standards, i.e., efficiency, margin, labor hours, delays, cross-over, etc

Plan, organize and supervise shift production in accordance with priority goals and availability of resources to ensure adequate and timely operational flow

Perform in-process quality inspections

Communicate work area status to site personnel to ensure consistent and efficient production flow

Utilize technical experience, expertise and problem-solving abilities to achieve and maintain quality repairs

Maintain an efficient work force by training, counseling and motivating direct reports

Ensure that all required documents are completed accurately and on a timely basis

Ensure the appropriate applications of the following: labor time collection, quality standards, safety rules as well as other plant work rules as defined by the Company. If appropriate, initiate corrective action when necessary

Assist in employee personnel matters including hiring, recognition, development, discipline, training and termination

Assist Operation Manager as needed

This position interacts and coordinates with all other positions within the repair facilities and the Operations Manager

Maintain an adequate quantity of all necessary material and supplies required to operate the repair facility in keeping with safety, quality, productivity, cost and economic earnings

Coordinate reporting with all necessary personnel levels. Key functional groups include customers, engineers, estimators, supply vendors, material supervisors, and site management

Qualification

Rail repair experienceAAR Interchange RulesMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadership experienceBasic finance knowledgeProcess drivenUnderstanding SDS's

Required

Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

3 to 5 years' experience in the rail repair industry

Advanced knowledge of the Association of American Railroad Interchange Rules

Strong knowledge of computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office suite, and Workforce Now (ADP) to manage accurate work team time accounting

Basic knowledge of finance and accounting (KPI's, income statements, budgeting, margin, NOC, etc.)

Leadership experience in communication, interviewing, performance management, etc

Understanding SDS's

Process driven

Successfully pass the following courses with an 80% or higher score coordinated by CF Rail Management: Basic AAR auditor training, Leadership Training 101, Lean Sigma training

Participate in additional internal/external training, TBD by management

Valid Driver's License

Wear PPE in appropriate areas