Production Supervisor - Maintenance

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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.

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 looking for a Production Supervisor – Maintenance to join our team in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting directly to the Maintenance/Engineering Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day direction, equipment repairs and motivation of the Maintenance Specialists/Technicians and Maintenance Planner with high emphasis on safety.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY:

• Champions safety through direct instruction and monitoring of employees.
• Ensures that employees perform their tasks in a safe manner which is in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Manage the environmental program, including waste reduction initiatives and proper control and disposal of waste.
• Quickly address and fix safety issues that need maintenance to repair.
• Assist in the development and promotion of the safety program.

QUALITY:

• Directly monitors each employee's work to ensure compliance with established work procedures.
• Oversees work to ensure compliance with applicable standards and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Takes corrective action to identify and problem solve repetitive breakdown reoccurrences.
• Maintain the plant's equipment and facilities, including the accurate diagnosis of problems and the timely and cost effective repair.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Identifies continuous improvement initiatives for equipment reliability and employee development.

ON-TIME DELIVERY:

• Maximizes repairs by effectively planning and executing work.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce downtime by: improving processes, controlling labour and overtime, reducing waste and shop consumables.
• Plans and executes work to meet established delivery and completion commitments.
• Meets assigned production goals within allotted material and labor targets.
• Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation to ensure continuous production operations.

COST:

• Control operating budget to plan, including the investigation of cost-effective solutions to machine and facility repairs.
• Maximize productivity by effectively planning and executing work.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs by: improving processes, controlling labour and overtime, reducing waste and shop consumables.
• Recommend, plan and implement any new capital improvements, including equipment and machinery.
• Responsible to eliminate all causes of failure and ensure full useful life in coordination with daily maintenance completed by operating personnel.
• Creates and manages the maintenance and stores budgets.
• Ensure time and materials are accurate.
• Supports and maintains Lean culture.

PEOPLE:

• Develops employees through coaching, mentoring and providing training opportunities.
• Consistently and fairly applies Company policies and rules.
• To liaise with the other departments in an effort to develop systems to make their group more effective and efficient and promote a high degree of morale and interplant cooperation.
• Work with all levels of employees (hourly to management) and all departments to discuss and resolve maintenance issues.
• Maintain good communication and cooperation between themselves, their group and other groups within the organization.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

• Adhere to Nortrak’s Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.
• Assign specific tasks and duties to ensure effective Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Promote continual improvement of EMS.

Other Duties as Assigned

QUALITIFCATIONS:

EDUCATION:

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE:

• One to two years experience in supervisory role or similar level preferred.
• Hands on experience in maintaining, repair and installation of production equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical power supply, motors, PLC, air compressors, hydraulics is necessary.
• Demonstrate strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working effectively in a team environment.
• Prepare and process maintenance schedules.
• Possess strong interpersonal / communication skills with the ability to motivate others.
• Able to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in an efficient manner.

Physical 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.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Periodic travel will be required which includes walking, standing, sitting, flying 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 benefits
• 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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