Job description
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 innovation and engineering expertise pairs with our capacity to build and repair freight transportation equipment. This allows us to provide an unrivaled level of service to our customers across the Americas, Europe and countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Greenbrier also provides asset management services and a unique railcar leasing syndication platform that brings us into contact with the world's leading fixed asset investors. Combined, Greenbrier's asset management services unit and GBX Leasing subsidiary, own and/or manage a diverse portfolio of leased railcars.
Greenbrier's heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers and positively impact the world around us.
SUMMARY
This position will direct and coordinate the production at the facility to ensure efficiencies in operation in order to meet production and quality guidelines. The Plant Superintendent is responsible for daily coordination of all hourly employees for delegating work to individuals and Supervisors at the location. This position is responsible for communicating to the Plant Manager and Supervisors to discuss overall facility production. In addition, the employee checks and monitors production and readjusts work assignments as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- The essential duties and responsibilities are listed below. Other duties may be assigned.
- Monitor production efficiencies throughout the facility.
- Monitor training of employees; assure that all training and safety programs are adhered to.
- Coordinate with shop Supervisors in scheduling to obtain optimum efficiency with available work.
- Evaluate production and control labor costs and supply expense.
- Motor car-flow to shop.
- Assist Plant Manager in forecasting workforce needs.
- Assist Plant Manager in evaluating production plant for inefficiencies.
- Other duties and projects as assigned by the Plant Manager.
- Manage facility in absence of Plant Manager.
- Able to work flexible shop hours and weekends as needed for production.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual will possess the following knowledge, characteristics, skills and/or abilities:
- Proficient working knowledge of AAR quality standards and FRA Rules.
- Experience with repair and certification standards for tank cars
- Proficient in personal computer software applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality and sensitive information.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships and teamwork.
- Good spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
- Excellent oral communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with Plant Manager and employees.
- Willingness to complete additional training or education as needed.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field preferred.
- Five to seven years related work experience: welding and rail car/ tank car repair work.
- Three to five years of related experience in a supervisory role.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Working Conditions
- Must be able to do the following occasionally (33% of the time, 2.5+ hours/day): Sit, Push/Pull 41-100 lbs., Lift/Carry 21-100+ lbs.
- Must be able to do the following frequently (33%-66% of the time, 2.5 to 5.5+hours/day): Stand, Handling/Fingering, Reach outward, Reach above shoulder, Climb, Crawl, Squat or kneel, Bend, Push/Pull 12-40 lbs., Lift/Carry 10-20 lbs.
- Must be able to do the following constantly (More than 66% of the time, 5.5+ hours/day): Walk
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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