Shop Manager - Electrical

Job Title: Shop Manager - Electrical

Department: Manufacturing / Electrical & Commissioning

Location: Milwaukee

Reports To: Production Manager - Facility

FLSA Status: Exempt

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

SUMARY

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical components and electronic systems by performing the following duties.

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

Supervise, plan and coordinate work for electrical panels, cabinets, electrical equipment, wiring, harnesses, and other systems on the train based on work schedule and material requirements.

Supervising the electrical and commissioning management team (Supervisors and Team Leaders) to ensure that the electrical and commissioning 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 electrical and commissioning 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 Production 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 Production Manager.

Monitors parts and supply usage on electrical equipment.

Monitors and maintains availability of all tools required for department.

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

Involves all Electrical Technicians in an on-going training program to maintain and advance technical proficiency of employees 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 electrical and commissioning supervisors and team leaders to coordinate activities of electrical and commissioning 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 order management software such as SAP

Consults with other shop managers to coordinate activities of individual departments

Directly supervises electrical and commissioning 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.

3-5 years' experience with AC/DC power, schematic, high and low electrical applications, and control systems

Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials common to the electrical 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 of various measurement and data analysis tools (excel, MS project, Gantt software, etc.)

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to understand/read schematics and electrical 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 preferred)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

3-5 years manufacturing management, industrial/electrical maintenance, diagnosing electronic systems

Bachelor degree (B. S.) in manufacturing/operations management, industrial, manufacturing, electrical or electronics 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 stringent 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; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb, balance, 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