Production Electrical Supervisor

CRRC Sifang America

Production Electrical Supervisor

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.