**11060BR** **PRS Facility Location:** Kansas City, MO - 465 **Job Purpose:** Exciting Opportunity with a New Employer in Kansas City, MO! We’re thrilled to be joining the Kansas City community, with operations projected to begin in mid-October. As a newly established facility, we’re building a team from the ground up—this is your chance to get in at the start and grow with us. Oversees day-to-day operation and movement of the shop. Supervises team of production workers, ensuring manufacturing processes are being completed safely, efficiently, and with quality in mind. Communicates job expectations and ensures procedures are followed to meet demand schedules. **Req ID:** 11060BR **Company Description:** Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day. **Education / Training:** • HS Diploma or equivalent; • Some college/associates degree; bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required; may be offset by experience. **Job Title:** Production Manager **City:** Kansas City **Key Job Elements:** • Manages daily production manufacturing of Progress Rail products; • Sets up production schedule and assigns employee daily work schedules; • Verifies allocated materials and tools are available for production; • Works with line leads to set up proper and safe procedures for work being performed; • Emphasizes goals to line leads to ensure they are being met; monitors output levels and adjusts accordingly; • Produces work orders for tasks to be completed; • Coaches team members to meet Quality, Safety, Velocity, and Cost metrics; • Complies with all PRS and OSHA safety procedures and makes sure employees do the same; proactively audits work areas and employees to continuously improve safety; • Issues corrective guidance and/or disciplinary actions when warranted/needed; • Maintains team files for employee safety certifications, performance reviews and disciplinary documentation; • Compiles weekly Open Orders reports; • Performs ABBS Audits, 5S Audits, RCCA, CAPA, and coordinates manpower and safety meetings to ensure compliance; • Performs all aspects of KRONOS timekeeping duties, such as vacation, PTO, scheduled hours worked and overtime approval; • Determines overtime needs, determines priorities when resources are limited; • Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to maximize efficiency; • Participates in daily warehouse work activities, which include pulling parts, packing parts, coordinating shipments, etc.; • Performs additional job-related duties as assigned. **Qualifications and Experience:** • Requires a thorough knowledge of production shop floor, including machine shop operations, equipment, and processes, plus familiarity with materials and quality objectives; • 3-5+ years of experience working as a lead in a machine tool environment; supervisory or management experience in warehousing and/or manufacturing environment; • Supervisor and/or Manager training; ability to work together in a team environment; ability to manage a diverse workforce; understanding of how to adjust build schedules and flex personnel as needed throughout the business day; understanding of HR policies and how to apply them in certain situations; • Knowledge of establishing and maintaining a safe work environment; strong focus and prioritization on team safety; • Training in Lean Manufacturing and Auditing preferred; • Ability to read precision instruments and gauges; ability to work from blueprints and technical drawings; • 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:** Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. **Benefits:** Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.** + 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._ _**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines._ **Job Category:** Production - Operations & Support **Work Location Options:** Kansas City, MO