Director of Operations, Powerhouse Parts Group

Powerhouse

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The Director of Operations - Parts is responsible for developing and executing the growth strategy for the Powerhouse parts business. A transformational change will be required to grow the parts business from an air brake shop to a multifaceted repair and remanufacturing parts business. This business will focus on supporting railroads, shippers, and leasing companies. This role requires a dynamic leader with superior management skills, combined with the ability to effectively implement all programs as directed by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This role will be responsible for supervising, managing, and developing a current group of 10-15 talented air brake technicians as well as one Office Support staff. Depending upon growth and staff scaling, this role may be responsible for up to ~20 direction reports.

POWERHOUSE RAIL - DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - PARTS

http://powerhouserail.com/

Job Summary

The Director of Operations - Parts is responsible for developing and executing the growth strategy for the Powerhouse parts business. A transformational change will be required to grow the parts business from an air brake shop to a multifaceted repair and remanufacturing parts business. This business will focus on supporting railroads, shippers, and leasing companies. This role requires a dynamic leader with superior management skills, combined with the ability to effectively implement all programs as directed by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This role will be responsible for supervising, managing, and developing a current group of 10-15 talented air brake technicians as well as one Office Support staff. Depending upon growth and staff scaling, this role may be responsible for up to ~20 direction reports.

Essential Functions

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the business to support production requirements and customer needs.
• Planning, initiating, executing growth initiatives for the business to meet our strategic growth plan.
• Lead safety culture so that all employees are engaged in safety process and exhibit safe behaviors in all that they do.
• Lead and engage employees in problem solving and process improvement to improve departments Key Performance Indicators: Safety, Quality, Production, and Efficiency.
• Manage the standardization and improvement of all business processes. Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and effectiveness of the operation.  Support Lean Philosophy and Principals.
• Involve all employees in as many aspects of the work process as possible to ensure maximum contribution and participation and to help in reaching the highest possible level of productivity.
• Reporting all activities via use of analytical tools.
• Experience directly related to the understanding of locomotive remanufacturing standards to include the following systems but not exclusively to: air brake, engine, electrical equipment, motors, rotating equipment
• Recommend product of service enhancements to improve customer satisfaction and sales potential.
• Work with customers to develop potential solutions to their problems.
• Resolves customer complaints and provides solutions to the issue.
  
  

Required Skills & Abilities

• Proven leadership with the ability to manage a workforce through growth and change cycles
• Working knowledge of FRA and AAR rules, regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of locomotives and its systems and equipment and the ability to understand drawings and schematics
• Extensive existing contacts in the rail and industrial business sector preferred
• Action-oriented individual with a demonstrated ability to proactively combine superior interpersonal skills with strong technical acumen
• Strong teamwork, initiative, resilience, and tact
• Understanding of business financials, previous P&L management preferred
• Comfortable managing deadlines and providing follow-up
• Solid analytical skills
• Customer oriented, open and professional business style communication skills (verbal and written, business emails, etc.) coupled with active listening skills
• Strong organizational skills. Ability to be a self- starter and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to speak effectively and comfortable making presentations before groups of internal and external stakeholders at different levels of operational management
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
• Must be willing to travel >25%
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as Engineering, Marketing, Business or 10+ years of relevant railroad, remanufacturing, or service experience.
  
  

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.