Shop Manager - Mechanical

Job Title: Shop Manager - Mechanical

Department: Manufacturing - Mechanical

Location: Milwaukee

Reports To: Production Manager - Facility

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

SUMMARY

Responsible for Mechanical manufacturing areas. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers

engaged in cleaning duties, setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical and electronic

systems, mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Directly oversees refurbishment of train sets which includes but is not limited to:

Supervising the mechanical management team (Supervisors and Team Leaders) to ensure

that the mechanical team safely achieves the project and production goals

Interprets company policies to the mechanical management team and enforces safety regulations in

accordance with FRA, OSHA, Talgo and AAR standards.

Develops planning for the mechanical team to ensure the department meets daily

production goals.

Initiates or suggest production, safety and moral improvement initiatives.

Provides feedback on budget issues to the General Manager.

Enforces all applicable FRA, OSHA, FDA, Talgo and other agency rules, regulations, laws and

standards.

Recommends measures to improve manufacturing and repair methods, equipment

performance and quality of product to General Manager.

Monitors parts and supply usage on mechanical equipment.

Monitors and maintains availability of all tools required for department.

Functions as the technical expert on all mechanical systems of trainset and support equipment.

Supports the Manufacturing engineer in creating training courses related to mechanical

systems and monitors the training provided to ensure it meets the requirements of the

associated reference or Talgo procedure.

Assists the supervisors and leads in the training and development of technicians.

Confers with the mechanical supervisors and team leaders to coordinate activities of Mechanical

Department.

Supervise, supports and schedules manufacturing schedule.

Adjusts work procedures and staffing levels to meet production schedules.

Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

Interprets engineering drawings, technical papers, and related documentation and implements

them into process.

Utilization of business and work process management software such as SAP and Teamcenter.

Consults with other shop managers to coordinate activities of individual departments

Directly supervises mechanical management team members in the preparation and delivery of

staff performance evaluations and career development activities.

Follows and supports all safety standards and practices required by State, Customer, and Talgo,

Inc.

Identify safety requirements by reviewing regulations, guidelines, and standards to include State,

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the

organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and

training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and

disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability

required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials common to the mechanical trade

Maintain certifications required

Must have good oral/written English communication skills (Bi-Lingual Spanish is a plus)

Tooling design experience

Team player

3-5 years' experience in various measurement and data analysis tools (excel, MS project, Gantt

software, etc.)

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to understand/read schematics and mechanical installation drawings

Must have a high working knowledge of computer software to include but not limited to MS

Office Suite (Outlook, Excel and Word)

SAP experience minimum 3 years.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years manufacturing management, industrial/mechanical maintenance, diagnosing mechanical systems
• Bachelor degree (B. S.) in manufacturing/operations management, industrial, manufacturing,
• mechanical engineering/systems or related
• 3-5 years' experience in a supervisor/management role

Preferred: Railroad and train experience (3-5 years). Production, operations or maintenance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions,

and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak

effectively to employees of the organization. Bi-Lingual Spanish is valuable.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform advanced mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and

division) across various units of measure, including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and

complex numbers. Proficiency in applying mathematical concepts such as linear algebra, differential

and integral calculus, and differential equations to solve engineering problems. Competence in

calculating rates, ratios, percentages, derivatives, and integrals. Ability to utilize mathematical

tools and engineering software for modeling and analyzing complex systems.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Prior to starting employment:

• Must be capable of reading blueprints, drawings, schematics and high knowledge in production and project planning tools and methods (office, MS project, gantt, etc.)
• SAP knowledge and experience (minimum 3 years preferred)?
• Must be a team player and have a positive attitude.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must be able to meet difficult deadlines.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands

to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally

required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally

lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,

color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters

while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical

parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

WORK SCHEDULE

Work is generally performed from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and may include weekends and holidays. Travel

with train may be required in emergencies.

***This position is subject to the employee referral program