American Industrial Transport - AITX · 4 hours ago
Production Manager
Longview, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
7+ years expAmerican Industrial Transport - AITX is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the efficient operation of their repair shop. The role involves directing production operations, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and managing production supervisors across various departments.
RailroadTransportation
Responsibilities
Oversee production operations including cleaning, repair, and coatings
Direct the activities of the production supervisors of cleaning, repair, coatings, and maintenance departments
Provide leadership and ensure compliance with safety policies to supervisors and employees
Perform periodic safety walks through the plant
Oversee and/or attend monthly safety meetings with safety committee and EHS personnel
Participate in startup meetings with supervisors, cover any relevant topics for the day, i.e. safety, visitors etc
Review released and approved work orders and establish PODs
Schedule cars through individual work departments and confer with Customer Service on delays
Hold daily production meetings with supervisors, materials department and customer service to review cars in process
Through use of production scheduling board, track cars through process and provide updates for daily status report
Provide plant specific reports to management team to track cars during the month
Provide guidance to supervisors on performance evaluations and corrective actions on their direct reports
Ensure employees comply with company rules and/or collective bargaining agreements
Review requisitions for materials and maintenance items prior to being submitted to Plant Manager for approval
Review daily timecards for accuracy and labor distribution
Review work orders prior to turning in to inspection department for completeness and supplemental repairs
Interview potential candidates that have been selected from candidate pool for open positions
Conduct performance appraisals of supervisors
Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7 years' experience in repair network
High school diploma required
In-depth understanding of repairs, compliance- AAR and FRA rules
Ability to lead workforce on repair procedures and processes
In-depth understanding of company procedures and departmental and legal policies
Familiarity with financial and facilities management principles
Proficient in MS Office
Preferred
Associates degree or similar experience desired
Company
American Industrial Transport - AITX
AITX is a leading railcar service provider with solutions across leasing, repair, and railcar data.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$550M2025-10-27Debt Financing· $550M
Leadership Team
Eric Baltz
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Di Stefano
Operating Partner
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