Head Of Operations - Santa Fe Springs

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We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Operations to lead our railcar production facility in Carson, California.

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Candidate will oversee all operational activities - including safety, production quality employee development - ensuring delivery high-quality rail vehicle components meeting customer expectations project commitments This position plays a critical role leading talented production team managing day-to-day plant operations driving continuous improvement initiatives enhancing efficiency safety performance Key Responsibilities Operate plan organize direct daily production activities railcar refurbishment overhaul modification projects ensuring adherence project scope technical requirements Establish monitor priorities schedules workflow based project plans review performance versus KPIs identify variances implement corrective actions Coordinate activities Engineering Quality Purchasing Warehouse Program Management ensure proper material availability technical clarity timely execution Maintain facility organized clean efficient state ensure compliance 5S standards across all railcar bays work areas Ensure employees follow established safety procedures verify current especially confined space entry elevated work electrical lockout/tagout welding hot work Oversee quality assurance ensure compliance APTA FRA customer-specific requirements Monitor verify all work meets specifications approved inspection points Support audits document findings implement corrective actions as needed Supervise train develop supervisors leads employees performing railcar rebuild refurbishment activities Provide coaching feedback individual team development Conduct regular evaluations partnership HR assess performance identify strengths address areas improvement Foster culture engagement accountability teamwork levels organization Ensure adequate staffing specialized skills required railcar refurbishment welders electricians mechanics interiors technicians Track productivity schedule adherence budget performance each unit unit phase Approve weekly labor hours accurate allocation costs each unit phase Evaluate hours versus budget implement corrective actions Lead continuous improvement initiatives reducing cycle times optimizing processes Facilitate management bid proposal efforts providing accurate estimates process definitions planning data Oversee Maintenance department equipment reliability heavy tooling lifting equipment cranes jigs fixtures Ensure proper tools PPE materials equipment safe effective refurbishment Manage resources expenses established budgets request additional resources justified Maintain accountability condition utilization productivity facility assets equipment Supervise Production Supervisors Team Leads Indirectly manage assigned refurbished overhauled new vehicles Responsible hiring training evaluation performance management collaboration HR Minimum years supervisory experience manufacturing industries preferred Experience overseeing overhaul midlife refurbishment assembly LRVMetroCommuterIntercityAPM sectors strongly preferred Strong understanding systems mechanical pneumatic structural interior propulsion HVAC doors Bachelor degree Business IndustrialManagementEngineering related field preferred equivalent experience considered Proficiency MicrosoftOfficeERPmanufacturing software Demonstrated ability manage large-scale projects budgets schedules Excellent leadership communication problem-solving skills Achievement schedulerequirementsPerformance withinbudgetedlabormaterialcostsEmployeeengagementdevelopmentretentionImplementation sustainability5Scontinuousimprovementinitiatives On-sitepositionCarsonfacility Frequentworkoraroundrailcarsincludingshopyardpitsofplatformsmayrequireextendedhoursweekendworkmeetcustomerschedules Competitivecompensationpackagecommensurateexperience Comprehensivehealthdentalvisioninsurance Paidtimoffholidaysretirementplan Opportunityleadkeyfacilitygrowinginnovativecompany CollaborativeTeamorientedenvironmentfocusedonsafetyqualitycontinuousimprovement Wehelpclientsgetworkdoneefficientlyeconomicallywithoutcompromisingquality SystemOneandits subsidiariesleadersin deliveringoutsourcedservicesandsolutionsacrossNorthAmerica HelpclientsefficientandeconomicallySystemOnenotservesasvaluedpartnerclientsbutoffereligibleemployeeshealthbenefitscoverageoptionsmedicaldentalfvisionspendingaccountslifeinsurancelongtermcareplans401kPlan Allqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithougardto racecolorreligionsexincludingpregnancychildbirthrelatedmedicalconditionssexualorientationgenderidentityageorigin disabilityfamilycareormedicalleavestatusgeneticinformationveteranstatusmaritalstatusanyothercharacteristicprotectedbyapplicablefederalstatelocalemployeeinfo#M1 Ref:#260-EngNYTransit

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