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Production Electrical Supervisor

CRRC Sifang America, Chicago, IL, United States


Production Electrical Supervisor

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 include:

  • 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 include:

  • Leadership
  • Performance Management
  • Problem Solving/Analysis
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Time Management
  • Technical Capacity
  • Learning Orientation

Work environment includes frequent exposure 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 include regularly required to talk or listen, stand, walk, climb, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to sit, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 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 include:

  • 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.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000/annually

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k