5-7 years of experience in rolling stock maintenance and management.
Strong understanding of FRA and OSHA regulations.
Proven track record in project delivery within budget and timelines.
Ability to lead and develop a diverse team in a unionized environment.
Proficient in Office 365 and Enterprise Asset Management systems.
Demonstrated ability to build trust and influence stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead and resource shifts to meet production and safety objectives.
Manage daily operations and prioritize tasks based on production plans.
Guide team members on technical and operational challenges.
Drive safety improvements in alignment with departmental goals.
Implement continuous improvement strategies for performance optimization.
Communicate effectively with upper management and other departments.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual maintenance requirements.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive work environment focused on safety and compliance.
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Production Manager - Diesel House
The Production Manager leads a team maintaining, repairing, and servicing the locomotives that run through the Diesel House for the MBTA Commuter Rail.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 10:30pm
Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000
Skills:
Detailed knowledge of rolling stock maintenance facilities, process and practices and modern maintenance techniques.
Demonstrated ability to deliver projects in line with quality, cost and timescale.
Demonstrated acumen with regulatory requirements affecting passenger railroad operations including FRA and OSHA regulations.
Demonstrated capability to run a full operation and deliver agreed results.
Key personal traits: forward thinking, proactive, resilient, sound judgement, innovative where it's required, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Ability to use Office 365 suite of apps, Enterprise Asset Management systems, payroll systems.
Knowledge and Experience:
Experience of successfully implementing change in a heavily unionized environment
Communication skills at interpersonal and group levels
Build trust in relationships
Demonstrated capability to influence, negotiate and facilitate buy-in with a variety of stakeholders including labor organizations.
Proven ability to lead by example to foster positive cross functional relationships with other departments, MBTA, and suppliers.
Key Accountabilities:
Lead Production:
Ensure designated shift(s) are properly resourced to deliver the required work in line with the agreed Service Level Agreement.
Manage and oversee priorities for the shift based on the daily, weekly, and monthly plan to meet safety, production, quality, and cost control objectives.
Provide guidance for team members on technical and operational issues
Provide managerial leadership to the Mechanical Department employees, including individual coaching, development, holding direct reports to account and managerial support.
Safety and Compliance:
Drive improvement of safety performance in sync with annual safety plan for the Mechanical Department.
Plan for and direct operations during service disruptions and periods of extreme weather to ensure safe working environment.
Ensure facility compliance with applicable regulations related to safety, sanitation, oil and fuel management, and hazardous waste disposal.
Carry out Testing and Observations in accordance with CFR
Carry out Safety inspections of equipment and facilities as requested
Continual Improvement:
Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies to optimize performance, customer service and financial results in accordance with overall strategy.
Ensure Standard Workday methodology is properly applied
Identify areas of improvement and implement changes
Communication and Meetings:
Responsible for Shift handover
Communicating regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production
Collaborate with Foreman to ensure job briefings are properly planned, accurate communication to all employees regarding scope of work.
Collaborate with Foreman throughout the shift to obtain updates on progression of work and make necessary recommendations as needed.
Attend daily shift briefings and communicate safety, company, and performance information and metrics.
Communicate with Transportation to organize shop and yard moves; request equipment.
Work with other departments as required
Delivery of Repair, Inspections, Servicing, Cleaning and Maintenance:
Ensure that all Inspection, Servicing, Cleaning, and Maintenance is carried out in accordance with the regulatory and contractual requirements.
Ensure all equipment repairs are carried out in the required timescales. Any deferred repairs will be noted in the Maintenance Management System
Adhere to daily and weekly budgets for labor and materials.
Undertake condition of equipment audits
General Management:
Understanding of the wider public transport sector
Methods and tools for performance optimization
Stakeholder relationship management at a senior management level
Defining and managing KPI's
Attend layovers as directed during winter weather to support service start up
Carry out other duties as directed
Additional Statements:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
