Production Manager

Production Manager – American Industrial Transport – AITX Pay Range

Pay range information provided by American Industrial Transport – AITX. Base pay: $80,000.00 per year - $90,000.00 per year. Final compensation will be based on skills and experience.

The Production Manager is responsible for the efficient operation of the repair shop, including repair methods and processes, fabrication, reconditioning and rebuilding parts, plant layout, plant inspection, plant maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and waste treatment.

• Oversee production operations including cleaning, repair, and coatings
• Direct the activities of production supervisors in 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, covering relevant topics for the day such as safety and visitors
• 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
• Track cars through process using production scheduling board and provide updates for daily status report
• Provide plant specific reports to management to track cars during the month
• Guide supervisors on performance evaluations and corrective actions for their direct reports
• Ensure employees comply with company rules and/or collective bargaining agreements
• Review requisitions for materials and maintenance items prior to submission to Plant Manager for approval
• Review daily timecards for accuracy and labor distribution
• Review work orders before sending to inspection department for completeness and supplemental repairs
• Interview potential candidates selected from candidate pool for open positions
• Conduct performance appraisals of supervisors
• Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a repair network
• High school diploma required
• Associate's degree or similar experience desired
• In-depth understanding of repairs, compliance with 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

• Stand – frequently
• Walk – frequently
• Sit – continuously
• Climb – continuously
• Crawl – continuously
• Squat or kneel – continuously
• Bend – continuously
• Fine manipulation – occasionally
• Reach outward – continuously
• Reach above shoulder – continuously
• Drive – frequently
• Lift / Carry: 10 lbs or less – frequently
• Lift / Carry: 11 – 20 lbs – frequently
• Lift / Carry: 21 – 50 lbs – frequently
• Push / Pull: 10 lbs or less – frequently
• Push / Pull: 10 – 20 lbs – frequently
• Push / Pull: 20 – 50 lbs – frequently
• ARI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

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