Operations Manager at Amsted Rail in Keokuk, Iowa

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Assists the General Manager in planning, organizing and directing the manufacturing operations with optimum cost-effectiveness, assuring the timely and safe production of quality pressure poured steel freight car and locomotive wheels to meet sales requirements.

Responsible for 100-135 (3 direct reports) headcount.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Major interactions include: Union committee on communications and grievances; Human Resources Department for (union contract or employee handbook interpretations, grievances) personnel problems, disciplinary actions; receives operating cost analysis from the Plant Controller; Lean Manager to further the concepts of Lean manufacturing; Purchasing Department in testing of new materials; vendors regarding the usage of their products; AAR inspectors and customers reviewing the plant operations; Quality Manager to ensure adherence to AAR and Griffin quality standards and/or specification. Manager, Quality Assurance/Supervisor, Non-Destructive Testing System for guidance in problem area. The effectiveness of this position is measured by the timely, safe and cost-effective production of steel wheels to meet sales requirements. This position requires a broad background and understanding of the manufacturing process, plus the supervisory skills necessary to direct a work force of hourly employees.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Moderate physical effort


• Unfavorable environment


• Moderate hazards

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)