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Production Supervisor - Engine Line (Project Charlotte)

Progress Rail
  • 🇺🇸 United States
  • On-site
  • 1 day ago
  • Railway
  • Ruby on Rails
  • OSHA
  • 5S
  • CAPA
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • welding
  • Winston
  • Pension
1 day ago
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Job Purpose

Oversees day-to-day operation and movement of the shop. Supervises team of production workers, ensuring manufacturing processes are being completed safely, efficiently, and with quality in mind. Communicates job expectations and ensures procedures are followed to meet demand schedules.

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

This is a 1st shift position

• Supervises daily production manufacturing of Progress Rail products
• Sets up production schedule and assigns employee daily work schedules
• Verifies allocated materials and tools are available for production
• Works with cross functional team to set up proper and safe procedures for work being performed
• Emphasizes goals to cross functional team to ensure they are being met; monitors output levels and adjusts accordingly
• Produces work orders for tasks to be completed
• Coaches team members to meet Quality, Safety, Velocity, and Cost metrics
• Complies with all PRS and OSHA safety procedures and makes sure employees do the same; proactively audits work areas and employees to continuously improve safety
• Issues corrective guidance and/or disciplinary actions when warranted/needed
• Maintains team files for employee safety certifications, performance reviews and disciplinary documentation
• Compiles daily/weekly/monthly metrics
• Performs Safety Audits, 5S Audits, RCCA, CAPA, and coordinates manpower and safety meetings to ensure compliance
• Performs all aspects of KRONOS timekeeping duties, such as vacation, PTO, scheduled hours worked and overtime approval
• Determines overtime needs, determines priorities when resources are limited
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to maximize efficiency
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

Preferred Skills:
• • Requires a thorough knowledge of production shop floor, including machine shop operations, equipment, and processes, plus familiarity with materials and quality objectives
• 3-5+ years of experience working as a leader in a manufacturing/machining environment
• Supervisor and/or Manager training; ability to work together in a team environment; ability to manage a diverse workforce; understanding of how to adjust build schedules and flex personnel as needed throughout the business day; understanding of HR policies and how to apply them in certain situations
• Knowledge of establishing and maintaining a safe work environment; strong focus and prioritization on team safety
• Training in Lean Manufacturing and Auditing preferred
• Ability to read precision instruments and gauges; ability to work from blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Basic computer knowledge and skills to understand systematic work
• Understanding of company policies and documentation use and storage

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:
• Strength – Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces while installing or repair machinery and components;
• Motion – Position requires standing majority of the day. Frequent walking, squatting, kneeling and climbing of steps and stairs;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Position is exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. Position is exposed to cutting torches and welding operations. The use of proper PPE is required. The Position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions;
• Work Environment – Position is located inside a climate-controlled environment. Employees will work with oils and other lubricants;
• Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet production requirements;
• Safety – Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e blue flag) and use of all PPE.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**
  • 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.

**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.

EEO

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

  • Work Location Options: Winston Salem NC
  • City: Winston Salem
  • State:: North Carolina
  • Education / Training: • Some college/associates degree preferred, but not required; may be offset by experience
  • Job Category: Production - Operations & Support

Production Supervisor - Engine Line (Project Charlotte) · Progress Rail

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