WAG REMAN Shop Supervisor
Core
Lead and oversee Wheel, Axle & Gear (WAG) REMAN shop activities including inspection, repair, machining, and assembly of wheelsets, traction motors, and journal bearings for 4,500 HP and 6,000 HP locomotives.
Role type
Shop Supervisor (Manufacturing/Remanufacturing)
Builds
Remanufactured wheelsets, traction motors, and journal bearings for freight and transit rail locomotives
Domain
Rail freight and transit; heavy machinery remanufacturing
Required skills
Shop operations management, production planning, CNC machining oversight, inventory management, continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen), root cause analysis, EHS compliance
Preferred skills
Hands-on experience with wheel turning equipment, bogies, and traction motors, production scheduling, reliability practices
Technologies
CNC lathes, Drill machines, Hydraulic/mechanical press machines, Wheel turning equipment
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day wheel shop operations including inspection, dismantling, repair, machining, assembly, testing, and dispatch; Develop and maintain Service BOMs, repair scopes, routing plans, and manpower requirements; Track and improve key performance metrics including Turnaround Time, productivity, and machine utilization; Ensure timely availability of spare parts, tools, and plant machinery; Promote and enforce Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements across the shop floor
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC