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10747BR

PRS Facility Location:

Albertville, AL Recycling - 002

Job Purpose:

Facilitates production and flow through of various components reclaiming both ferrous and non-ferrous metals through various processes. Develops schedules and production plans integrating lean or value stream processes and adherence to safety protocols. Monitor The overall performance recommends changes or modifications to maintain overall productivity and quality. Assists with overseeing day-today operation of the shop.

Req ID:

10747BR

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.

Education / Training:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of business functions, such as manufacturing, production, quality, maintenance, safety, etc.

Job Title:

Production Manager

City:

Albertville

Key Job Elements:

• Actively promotes, participates and supports the facility safety initiatives;

• Leads, coaches, and manages performance of facility personnel; provides them with daily work assignments; monitors productivity in all areas;

• Manages schedules of PRS employees and forecasts overtime requirements;

• Oversees and ensures machinery and equipment are scheduled and services per manufactures guidelines and timelines;

• Ensures safety performance of shop personnel;

• Resolves performance, productivity, and efficiency issues;

• Prepares information and participates in meetings with management to determine strategic objectives;

• Ensures completion of proper record keeping, including Maintenance, quality, production, and safety;

• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Railcar dismantling and or experience in metals reclamation and recycling a plus;

• Experience supervising a workforce maintaining work standards and task completion; works well with very little supervision;

• Experience managing outcome-based activities where participants are graded on performance;

• High level of communication skills, both written and oral.

• Focused on continuous process improvement with experience with Lean or Six Sigma;

• Open to change; flexible with ability to switch responsibilities daily, as needed in highly diversified duties;

• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint;

• Understanding of company policies and documentation.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

+ Competitive Salary

+ 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

+ Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

+ Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Paid Vacation

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Time-Off (PTO)

+ Employee Assistance Plan

+ Education Assistance Program

+ Employee Recognition Programs

+ Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

+ Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

+ Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

_*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits._

Job Category:

Production - Operations & Support

State::

Alabama