OPERATIONS MANAGER

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voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, with ten production facilities across Canada, US and Mexico, is North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of special trackwork for the railway industry. As the industry’s technology leader, we take pride in providing superior products, excellent customer service and unbeatable engineering design services to our customers. We are committed to bringing innovative solutions, products and services to our customers across rail freight and transit segments.

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG (www.voestalpine.com) one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is https://www.voestalpine.com/nortrak/en/

Nortrak Blue Family Culture

Nortrak Blue is our way of life and our commitment to our united Nortrak Family.We live Nortrak Blue through our values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity.

As a Nortrak family, Safety is our #1 commitment to our employees and Quality is our #1 commitment to our customers.

We are currently seeking a Production Manager in Birmingham, Alabama.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for directing and leading the plant supervision in all operations departments. This role will also be responsible for managing the production requirements to meet the scheduled monthly volume/output targets while efficiently and effectively managing the allotted plant resources.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY:

QUALITY:

• Ensure production of quality trackwork according to the established work procedures and product specifications as evidenced by a continually declining number of CARs and a reduction in the cost of quality year over year
• Direct and motivate the shop supervisors and hourly workers with high emphasis placed on the quality of our product
• Responsible for the layout and handling of the complete MRP system

ON-TIME DELIVERY:

• Meets customer delivery targets by effectively planning and executing production within the allotted material and labor requirements
• Ensures the production planners have scheduled the correct type of work and sufficient volume in order to make the plant as effective as possible while still maintaining customer-required deliveries

COST:

• Increases productivity by improving manufacturing processes and control of shop consumables, overtime and waste
• Lower the hourly shop charge-out rate by reducing shop consumables, overtime and increasing our direct job charged percentage
• Monitor, control and reduce our WIP inventory levels by producing the exact quantity of product that is required for a specific order
• Assist with estimating by supplying labor costs and anticipated delivery

PEOPLE:

• Develops supervisors and other direct reports through coaching, mentoring and providing training opportunities
• Liaises with Engineering, Supervisors and Logistics in the creation of manufacturing procedures. Liaise with the Quality Assurance Department to assure quality is built into our product

• Promote a high degree of plant morale and interplant cooperation with our sister plants
• Work alongside with Human Resources to ensure adequate manpower to achieve production goals, ensuring all plant rules are complied with and the attendance of employees and initiating disciplinary action when warranted
• Champion, model and lead our Nortrak Blue culture and values

ENVIRONMENTAL:

• Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies
• Other duties as assigned

QUALITIFCATIONS:

EDUCATION:

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE:

• Must have experience with manufacturing processes
• Must be experience in most or all of the following areas: LEAN principles and methodology, safety compliance, budget planning and cost control, profit and loss statements, and quality control management
• Candidate must possess experience managing and leading a team including experience in staffing, training and development, coaching, and performance management
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory level position and managing a diverse team
• Should be able to understand basic accounting/budgeting concepts
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required
• Must possess excellent negotiations, interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written
• Computer literate including Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets. SAP knowledge and/or experience would be an asset

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or climbing.
• Must be able to lift or handle up to 25 pounds at times.
• Use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Occasional travel may be required which includes walking, standing, sitting and driving from short to long periods of time

Working Location:

Benefits:

• A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture
• We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority
• Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression
• Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Retirement plan with matching contributions
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG (www.voestalpine.com) one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is https://www.voestalpine.com/nortrak/en/

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.

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