Area Manager Job at Union Tank Car Company - UTLX
Who We Are:
The Company’s regulatory, engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago’s financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are valued.
Job Summary:
We are looking for an Area Manager to optimize safety, quality, and throughput for plant operations. Collaborate with all support teams including Safety, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly production workforce.
- Lead daily production meetings and update scheduling boards.
- Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises.
- Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
- Stand/walk for up to 8-12 hours during shifts.
- Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather and where noise level varies and can be loud.
- Railcar and freight car experience a plus.
- Able to pass drug screen and physical.
Education/Experiences/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred preferably in management, engineering, business or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of supervisory related work experience in a lean manufacturing or repair environment.
- Advanced knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, and uses.
- Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with all departments within company.
- High level of understand related to manufacturing processes, safety procedures, quality procedures and financial reporting.
- Tenacity for identifying opportunities for improvements and developing solutions.
- Self-motivated and strong work ethic with the ability to proactively manage diverse relationships and multiple, complex projects simultaneously.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, growing company.
What We Offer:
UTLX strives to be the Employer of Choice. Our generous benefits package includes:
- Benefits on Day 1
- Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation Benefits
- 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.
It is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.
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