Production Supervisor

Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!

Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.

We are currently looking for a Production Supervisor to join our team in Birmingham, Alabama.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day direction and motivation of the staff workers within their group with high emphasis placed on safety producing a quality product in the allotted time frame.

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.

QUALITY:

- Directly monitors each employee's work to ensure compliance with established work procedures.

- Oversees work to ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer specifications.

- Takes corrective action to identify and quarantine non-conforming product.

ON-TIME DELIVERY:

- Plans and executes work to meet established delivery and completion commitments.

- Meets assigned production goals within allotted material and labor targets.

COST:

- Maximizes productivity by effectively planning and executing work.

- Identifies opportunities to reduce costs by: improving processes, controlling labour and overtime, reducing waste and shop consumables.

- Ensures time and materials are accurately reported.

- Supports and maintains Lean culture.

PEOPLE:

- Develops employees through coaching, mentoring and providing training opportunities.

- Consistently and fairly applies Company policies and rules.

- Rigorously enforces provisions of "Terms and Conditions" and Collective Agreement (if applicable).

- 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.

- Attend staff meetings, enforce Company policies, and monitor discipline for violators of Company work rules.

- 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

- Post-Secondary education with diploma or degree in Manufacturing / Production

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE:

- One to two years experience in supervisory role or similar level preferred.

- Demonstrate strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.

- Work in a team environment.

- Prepare and process manufacturing schedules / production.

- Posses strong interpersonal / communication skills with the ability to motivate others.

- Able to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in an efficient manner.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:

- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing and walking for your scheduled shift.

- Must remain stationary for extended periods and move throughout the building to access files.

- Must work effectively in a noisy environment.

- Ability to lift and move equipment or objects up to 20-25 pounds occasionally.

- Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

- Occasional travel required, involving walking, standing, sitting, and driving for varying durations.

- Site inspections required to identify and address safety concerns.

- Frequent use of hands and arms for dialling phones and using a computer mouse.

WORKING LOCATION:

- Birmingham, Alabama

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

If you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Apply today!

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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