Production Supervisors

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE:GATX) strives to be recognized as the finest railcar leasing company worldwide. Our competitive advantage is our full-service leasing business model, including a world-class railcar maintenance network. One of 8 maintenance facilities across North America, our Red Deer Service Center, provides a full array of services, including repairing, qualifying, painting, cleaning, and blasting railcars. The key to our long-term growth and success is attracting and retaining top talent.

The Production Supervisors (Day Shift & Afternoon Shift) are responsible for leading/ directing the railcar production for assigned work center(s) at the Red Deer location. The people in this role are on the front line and must ensure that employees performing repairs on railcars have all the tools, equipment, information and training needed to complete their tasks within GATX’s standards. Accountable for leadership of skilled labor employees including all aspects of safety, quality, production and cost. Ensure the highest quality work in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

Provides direction and motivation to the workforce to ensure performance metrics are achieved.  Ensures consistent and fair administration of employee policies and procedures. 

Shift Information:

• Day Shift: Monday to Friday 6:30 AM - 2:50 PM
  
• Afternoon Shift: Monday to Friday 3:10 PM - 11:30 PM 

Key Activities include but not limited to:

• Manage work center(s) to ensure that work assigned to repair employees are performed in an efficiently and cost-effective manner and based on the planned target to release;
• Effectively plan, organize and schedule process repairs to railcars
• Mentor employees to ensure they perform their daily tasks in a safe manner and abide to all GATX Health and Safety rules and procedures;
• Maintain an effective workforce by recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, and managing performance.
• Perform audits to ensure high quality repairs.
• Accountable for production.
• Use technical experience, expertise and problem-solving ability to achieve and maintain a quality repair.
• Maintain an effective work force by ensuring that the employees have the most recent work instructions and are qualified to perform the required repairs;
• Approve daily time cards from direct reports in LCA
• Develop ideas for operational improvement and growth
• Submit required metrics and documentation in a timely manner
• Communicate work area status/activities to the Production Coordinator. 
• Communicate with downstream departments to facilitate car flow.
• Ensure that all necessary administrative work is complete and accurate, including Shop Portal, Schedule Tool, POD Accuracy and Labor Collection.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned

Education and/or Experience Required (including certifications):

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced production environment, preferably experience in Railcar Repair, Blast and Finishing.
• Knowledge of Welding procedures and railcar materials
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Association of American Railroads (AAR) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules and regulations.
• Ability to lead a versatile team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in English.
• Strong computer skills, including ability to become proficient in the following:
  • MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • MMS
  • Shop Portal
  • ECM
  • MIS
  • SEM
  • SharePoint
  • Citrix
  • GagePack
  • Power BI
  • Lotus Notes
  • Customer Spec Database
  • Gasket Spec Database
  • eMaint
  • Labor Collection

Key Competencies (non-technical behavioral skills, i.e. presentation, negotiation, customer service skills), in priority order.  Select from “key competencies for job descriptions” list:

• Foster a respectful and inclusive work environment
• Develop and Mentor Others
• Technical Railcar Repair Knowledge
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to work well with others in a positive manner
  • Ability to properly document valve data, read work orders and GATX specification sheets
  • Strong Planning, Prioritization and Organization Skills
  • Results Driven and Self–starter
  • Team Player
  • Demonstrate decision-making ability
  • Customer Service
  • Effective Leadership

Other (i.e., physical requirements, travel, etc. that is not covered above):

• Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions
• Must be able to perform overhead work for extended periods
• Must be able to lift (vertically) up to 85 pounds from the ground surface
• Must be able to push / pull (horizontally) up to 140 pounds
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights
• Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate, hearing protection must be worn.
• Must be able to physically enter confined space (rail car manways as small as 18” in diameter) and work in enclosed environments
• Must be able to sit/work in front of a computer for extended periods of time

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.