Railcar Repair Supervisor

UTLX

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

This position is responsible for ensuring that proper repairs/maintenance to tank cars are performed in an expeditious manner. Areas of repair may include mechanical, blast, paint, coatings, linings, cleaning, valve and coil work.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises activities of various hourly classifications in all phases of car repair work ensuring the proper repair of railroad cars received at the shop in a safe, expeditious manner.
• Accurately interprets drawings/blueprints to ensure proper completion of repair work.
• Ensures all AAR, DOT and Company standards are adhered to during repair.
• Selects, trains, motivates and disciplines his/her subordinates.
• Accountable for the quality of all repairs performed by his/her subordinates.
• Maintains AAR, DOT and company standards by careful inspection of all completed work.
• Administrative duties related to labor reporting and material consumption.
• Schedules workforce effectively, adhering to established productions schedules whenever possible.
• Keeps abreast of work in process to help others maintain efficient scheduling of work throughout the shop.

The incumbent works to epitomize Union Tank Car’s Quality Policy and ensures that subordinates work to meet internal and external customer expectations at all times by fully applying himself/herself and seeing to it that subordinates apply themselves to the task involved, preventing errors, and implementing personal and departmental quality improvement projects.  In addition, the incumbent is required to understand the Responsible Care Management System and actively participate in activities outlined therein.

Skills/Specifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and regulatory documents.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to develop creative solutions and provide technical expertise on projects.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Ability to tolerate both heights and confined spaces.
• Have keen visual and audio acuity to recognize various shop danger/warning signals to avoid injuries and promote a safe work environment.
• Possess considerable stamina to perform the essential functions over a large geographical plant area.
• Ability and availability to work considerable overtime hours that may often be required.
• Be willing and able to wear safety equipment.

Must Have Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED
• 3 – 5 years’ relevant work experience

Nice to Have Experience:

• Strong background knowledge of AAR and FRA rule administration.
• Understanding of tank car design, components and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises hourly employees in the efficient, expeditious repair and maintenance of railroad tank cars and other railroad rolling stock.
• Ensures AAR, DOT and Company quality control standards are adhered to by inspecting all completed work.
• Records labor hours and material consumption in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adheres to established production schedules by monitoring work in process and scheduling of direct reports.
• Implements the safety program as established by SOPs, enforces compliance with all safety rules, ensures hazardous conditions are corrected promptly and works toward eliminating employee injuries.
• Participates in and actively supports quality projects and activities and Responsible Care Initiatives to ensure that the Company achieves its goals.

What We Offer:

UTLX strives to be the Employer of Choice which is why we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Benefits on Day 1
• Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Company Paid Benefits:  Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Benefits
• 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement

Disclaimer:

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:

57,330.00 - 70,070.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.