Job description
Cutting-edge industrial technology meets grit, integrity and passion.
At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE: GBX) is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail and marine transportation equipment and services, powering the movement of products around the world. Greenbrier's heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization.
SUMMARY
Holds Safety, Quality, Customer Service, and Respect for People in the highest regard while supporting the area team in identifying defects and guiding employees in proper repair of defects in fabrication, welding, coating, and assembly at the direction of the Operations Superintendent. Responsible for maintaining quality standards for the area by providing SOP training and auditing processes to ensure adherence to SOP. Assists in clarifying weld, coating, fabrication, and assembly requirements, and coordinates activities of employees between work groups with the support of the Operations Superintendent. This position is responsible for the proper execution of the process to ensure the quality of the product.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures new employees (new to the company or rehires) are given SOP and JSA training on the first day assigned to an area and works with team members continually throughout their assignment in the area.
- Responsible for auditing work performed in the area to ensure product moves to next area free of defects.
- Assists in clarifying/interpreting work requirements for welding, fabricating, prepping, painting, and assembling.
- Investigates quality issues and communicates those issues with the team and area Operations Superintendent to correct issues at the source.
- Responsible for auditing team's regular review of SOPs and JSAs in the area in addition to conducting training on these documents once a revision is made.
- Recommends changes to Operations Superintendent and/or Operations Manager to improve methods, procedures, and equipment to compliment production.
- Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained.
- Performs other duties as directed by the Operations Superintendent
- Continuously holds Safety, Quality, Customer Service, and Respect for People in the highest regard while supporting fellow team members.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to ensure Quality Assurance of work being performed meets published specifications prior to final inspection.
- Possesses knowledge of work in the area assigned and expected to assist production when not performing other duties described below.
- Ability to interpret schedule and relay information to production team in their daily work of welding, fabricating, assembling railcar parts, and prepping and coating railcars.
- Ability to coordinate activities of employees between work groups with the support of Operations Superintendent.
- Ability to successfully train team in work procedures, safety awareness, and quality standards for the area.
Education and Experience
- Prefer a high school education or equivalent
- at least three years related experience with proven quality record, including knowledge of shop production methods and processes quality standards according to SOPs, and product and material specifications.
- Requires pre-requisite Greenbrier welding, coatings, and/or leadership training certifications.
Licenses, Certifications, etc.
- Greenbrier welding and/or coatings certifications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made, if necessary.
Key
N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this occupation
O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)
F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)
C (Constantly): Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)
N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this occupation
O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)
F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)
C (Constantly): Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)
Physical Abilities
Stand: Frequently
Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Walk: Frequently
Climb: Occasionally
Sit: Occasionally
Crawl: Occasionally
Handling/Fingering: Occasionally
Squat/Kneel: Occasionally
Reach Outward: Occasionally
Bend: Occasionally
Stand: Frequently
Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Walk: Frequently
Climb: Occasionally
Sit: Occasionally
Crawl: Occasionally
Handling/Fingering: Occasionally
Squat/Kneel: Occasionally
Reach Outward: Occasionally
Bend: Occasionally
Lift / Carry
10 lbs. or less: Occasionally
11: 20 lbs.: Occasionally
21: 50 lbs.: Occasionally
51: 100 lbs.: N/A
10 lbs. or less: Occasionally
11: 20 lbs.: Occasionally
21: 50 lbs.: Occasionally
51: 100 lbs.: N/A
Push / Pull
12 lbs. or less: Occasionally
13: 25 lbs.: Occasionally
26: 40 lbs.: Occasionally
41: 100 lbs.: N/A
12 lbs. or less: Occasionally
13: 25 lbs.: Occasionally
26: 40 lbs.: Occasionally
41: 100 lbs.: N/A
Safety Equipment Required
- Hard Hat
- Hearing Protection
- Composite Toe Safety Shoes
- Addition PPE per the appropriate JSA for the specific area that the Productivity Leader - Production may be working.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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