Summary

The production electrical supervisor is responsible for supervising workshop and electrical and/or commissioning employees in CRRC’s manufacturing and assembly environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and recommends improvements in production safety, methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Manage infractions of inappropriate use, wearing, or not wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Report accidents, and participate in, and assist with production related accident investigations

Coordinate installation & testing of specialized equipment & trucks in production workshop

Coordinate rework, repair & test in commissioning room

Provide coaching, training, and retraining as necessary, to production employees & apprentices

Create & maintain a productive, efficient, safe, and positive work environment

Create & maintain documents in compliance with Car History Book requirements and CRRC Quality standards

Monitor quality of individual employee and team job performance; regularly issue job performance progress reports to the Production Manager

Maintain effective lines of communication between Production Department employees, between Production Department employees & management, and between Production Department employees & staff in other departments

Participate in training and productivity improvement activities to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency

Coordinate with Logistic Department to retrieve and transport railcar equipment and parts to production floor for assembly

Supervise & report the resolution of Quality Department railcar parts/ equipment non-conformity & abnormality citations

Ability to work at various heights above the ground including on top of railcars

Verify & supervise the quality of installation work

Verify & supervise properly calibrated tools are being used & documented accordingly

Supervise & maintain proper inventory levels for Production Department hardware & consumables

Ability to read & understand drawings & technical diagrams

Supervise & ensure compliance with Production Department 3 day schedules

Manage & report safety and company policy violations

Perform any other work assigned by the Production Manager

Competencies

Leadership

Performance Management

Problem Solving/Analysis

Communication Proficiency

Time Management

Technical Capacity

Learning Orientation

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to: stand, walk, climb, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: sit, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English

Verifiable experience in electrical wiring processes, electronics, control systems, AC/DC or training in similar fields

Associates degree and/or 5 yrs. of experience in the railcar industry

Familiar with manual assembly process and unionized environment

Ability to compose and implement new policies

Proficient in MS Office software

Attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Results-driven approach

Strong communication skills

Preferred

Experience with commercial/ industrial electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and connections

2+ years of progressive experience with supervising production activities in rolling stock, aviation, or heavy trucking assembly industry

Proficient in ERP systems

AAP/EEO Statement

CRRC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of CRRC that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.