Production Supervisor - Warehouse

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BRPRS Facility

Location:

Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293

Oversees day-to-day operation and movement of the warehouse. Supervises team of warehouse workers, ensuring processes are being completed safely, efficiently, and with quality in mind. Communicates job expectations and ensures procedures are followed to meet demand schedules.

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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.

• Some college/associates degree preferred, but not required; may be offset by experience.

Production Supervisor
- Warehouse

Muncie

• Supervises warehouse operations;
• Sets up schedule and assigns employee daily work schedules;
• Verifies allocated materials and tools are available;
• Works with leads to set up proper and safe procedures for work being performed;
• Emphasizes goals to 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.

• Strength – Position typically involves oversight in an industrial environment. Frequent standing, sitting, and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds);
• Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with leading and demonstrating in an industrial environment. Frequent reaching, handling, grasping, carrying, pulling. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment – Position is Safety Sensitive and will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Position may involve work in a non-temperature-controlled environment. Position is located in an industrial environment, including occasional exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes and/or extreme temperatures, heavy machinery, hazardous…