Area Manager

9970BR PRS Facility Location: Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293 Job Purpose: Overall responsibility for daily area activities, production, and financial responsibilities. Ensures all production targets are being met and manages costs to maximize profits. Oversees work schedules to ensure correct coverage to execute the needs of customers. Req ID: 9970BR Company Description: Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success! As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs. Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com . Education / Training: • Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering field; may be offset by experience. Job Title: Area Manager City: Muncie Key Job Elements: Duties and responsibilities: • Manages and schedules manufacturing of Progress Rail products; • Determines processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet schedulers and production requirements; • Determines overtime needs, determines priorities when resources are limited; • Ensures necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed; • Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to maximize efficiency; • Ensures preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule; • Implements various corporate initiatives, such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, etc.; • Monitors and improves safety on the shop floor; eliminates/mitigates any unsafe conditions; • Evaluates, assesses, and identifies training needs for the work force; assists with creating, training, and implementing work standards; • Adjusts section staffing to meet flow and customer requirements; • Works with other major areas of the facility to facilitate cleanliness of units and full completion of issues that arise; • Develops coworkers/team members to further strengthen their core competencies; provides feedback and evaluates employees; • Tracks production and material fallout; • Practices and teaches CPS Guiding Principles; • Drives Root Cause identification; drives continuous process improvement; • Performs additional job-related duties as assigned. Essential and Physical Activities Functions • Strength – Position typically involves oversight in an industrial environment. Frequent standing, sitting, and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds); • Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with leading and demonstrating in an industrial environment. Occasional reaching, handling, pulling, stooping, carrying, kneeling, crouching; • Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing; • Work Environment – Position is Safety Sensitive and will frequently require the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Position may involve work in a non-temperature-controlled environment. Position is located in an industrial environment, including occasional exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working conditions; • Emotional Demands – Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards; • Safety – Position is Safety Sensitive and will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Qualifications and Experience: • Requires a thorough knowledge of CPS processes and tools, machine shop operations, equipment, and processes, plus familiarity with materials and quality objectives; • 3-5+ years of experience working in a machine tool environment; experience in production supervision; • Supervisor and/or Manager training; ability to work together in a team environment; ability to manage a diverse workforce; • Training in Lean Manufacturing and Auditing preferred; • Strong communication skills, both written and oral; • Strong proficiency with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Blueprint reading; • Understanding of scheduling and manpower planning. EEO: Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities Benefits: Competitive Salary 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting) Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Time-Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Plan Education Assistance Program Employee Recognition Programs Site specific Production and Incentive Plans Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs *Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. Job Category: Production - Operations & Support State:: Indiana