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GATX: Who are we?
We are known worldwide as a leader in leasing transportation assets and control one of the largest railcar fleets in the world. The key to our long-term growth and success is attracting and retaining the most talented people from around the world.
We seek individuals who are creative, intuitive, driven, intellectually curious and eager to join a dynamic organization where high-quality work, collaboration and dedication are deeply woven into the corporate culture.
What will you be doing?
The Field Services Foreman is responsible for the overall performance of the Field Services location including the development and implementation of strategic and tactical plans, programs and processes that ensure achievement of the locationâs Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives. The Foreman leads the location through Goal Deployment and Continuous Improvement efforts directed at creating business and process improvements. This person will use a Continuous Improvement mindset along with the SQDC methodology to lead and prioritize the team efforts.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers as well as the locationâs workforce. This person will provide direction and motivation to the workforce to ensure performance metrics are achieved. Ensures consistent and fair administration of employee policies and procedures. Ensures accurate and timely reporting.
Manages all certifications including but not limited to the Locationâs AAR Certifications as well as the workforce certifications and qualifications. Ensures that the work performed meets Safety, Quality and Regulatory requirements.
Key Activities:
- Develops and implements plans that enable the Field Services Location to meet or exceed budgeted performance expectations.
- Drives continuous improvement efforts and good problem solving skills by using SQDC methodology. Fosters a culture of proactive identification of issues and successful root cause and corrective action that supports GATXâs commitment to safety and quality.
- Drives Goal Deployment â sets targets, initiatives and accountabilities relative to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
- Develops strong cost focus within the field services location by monitoring and managing cost structures to budgetary guidelines.
- Organizes, develops and motivates the workforce so as to maximize its operating effectiveness.
- Prioritizes work for the location based on customer commitments. Uses list of daily repairs, customer commitments and employee skill level to determine work assignments. Actively participates in making repairs as required.
- Develops and implements effective communication processes that align the location with the companyâs performance requirements.
- Develops strong working relationships with key internal and external customers so as to align with the Field Services Location with the key business needs. Fosters an environment where additional business growth may be provided for GATX customers.
- Provides clear, proactive leadership to all direct reports and staff that aims to create and foster a sense of urgency that embraces positive change within the location and meets customerâs expectations.
- Recruits, hires, mentors, manages and trains employees. Administers human resource policies and procedures, e.g. staffing, attendance, payroll, performance issues, and training.
- Manages the required certifications of the existing workforce and location.
Scope of Work:
This position will interact with all levels and positions within Field Services, with various departments in Chicago, with GATX vendors and with GATX customers. This position operates under the direction of the Field Services Regional Manager within a predefined GATX structure.
This individual is responsible for managing the entire operation of a Field Services location, and therefore must be able to make critical decisions with minimal on-site support, while seeking additional guidance on non-routine circumstances. This person will have decision-making authority within pre-defined guidelines of GATX Rail and regulatory requirements.
What is required of you?
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid driverâs license required; commercial driverâs license preferred.
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), or the ability to obtain, preferred.
- Ability to pass a DOT (or applicable Canadian province) mandated physical required.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in English required.
- Background in railcar inspection and repair of all car types required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and/or training required.
- Direct supervisory experience required.
- Knowledge of AAR, FRA and GATX railcar maintenance standards required.
- Maintain Class C Welding Certification required.
- Maintain a minimum of Class B Welding Certification required.
- Class A or B Specialty Welding Certification, Stainless or Aluminum (based on location requirements) preferred.
- Maintain Qualification in Quality Training Instruction for Railcar Inspection per QAI 404 required.
- Maintain Qualification in Quality Training Instruction for Car Repair per QAI 405, Level 3 required.
- Maintain Qualification in Quality Training Instruction for Coil & Valve per QAI 406, Level 2 minimum required.
- Maintain Qualification in Quality Training Instruction for Finishing per QAI 411, Level 5 required.
- Maintain Certification in NDT Visual Testing, Level II â NDT-VT required.
- Maintain Certification in NDT Leak Testing, Level II â NDT-LT required.
- Maintain Air Brake Certification per QAI 486 required.
- AAR Basic Auditor Certification required.
- Weld Facilitator preferred.
- Ability and willingness to meet all customer suitability requirements required.
What are we looking for?
- Drive locationâs compliance with all Safety Rules and Procedures
- Drive locationâs compliance with GATX, Regulatory and Customer Procedures
- Effective communicator and trainer; able to clearly and professionally articulate business requirements.
- Strong Planning, Prioritization and Organization Skills
- Results Driven and Selfâstarter
- Demonstrate Critical Decision-making ability
- Specific computer knowledge of GATX Safety, Quality and Engineering systems, AAR TCID, Railinc, AAR MSRPs, AAR Circulars, Customer and other related computer systems and software.
- Demonstrate ability to Develop and Mentor Others
- Build and Foster Team Environment
- Build strong professional relationships
- Strong analytical skills; ability to collect, analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data; apply structured and disciplined methodology to identify root causes using data.
- Build trust and commitment within the location and organization.
- Manage the location with clear understanding of financial aspects of the business
- Customer Service
Other things to note:
- Must be available to travel as needed
- Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions
- Must be able to perform overhead work for extended periods
- Must be able to lift (vertically) up to 50 pounds from the ground surface
- Must be able to push / pull (horizontally) up to 100 pounds
- Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights
- Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments
- Must be able to physically enter confined space (rail car manways as small as 18â in diameter) and work in enclosed environments
- Must be able to use a variety of medium-sized hand tools
- Must be able to routinely work near moving mechanical parts and equipment
GATX embraces diversity and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
