Shift Supervisor

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader with strong bilingual communication skills A&K Railroad Materials is looking for a Shift Supervisor with the leadership experience to oversee a team of 20 production employees and keep a fast-paced manufacturing operation running safely efficiently and productively.

For more than 65 years A&K Railroad Materials has been a trusted supplier of new and used railroad track materials across the United States. Our Kansas City facility manufactures specialized trackwork products supporting critical railroad infrastructure.

This is a true supervisory opportunity for a bilingual leader who has the experience to confidently direct employees manage production priorities address personnel concerns and maintain high standards for safety and quality.

• Lead and supervise 20 production employees while establishing clear expectations for safety quality productivity attendance and performance
• Assign employees to work areas and tasks based on production requirements staffing qualifications and operational needs
• Monitor production workflow staffing and productivity throughout the shift
• Coach employees provide feedback and address performance attendance and conduct concerns
• Communicate production delays equipment issues material shortages and quality concerns to management
• Coordinate with Maintenance Quality Production and other departments to keep operations moving
• Conduct or participate in shift meetings and maintain accurate production and employee documentation
• Ensure employees follow established procedures safety requirements and PPE standards
• Promote teamwork accountability and a safe professional production environment

What Were Looking For

***Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are required. ***

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing production industrial or a similar environment
• Experience leading and supervising a team of 20 or more employees
• Strong bilingual communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate expectations provide direction coach employees and address workplace concerns
• Experience working in a fast-paced high-volume production environment
• Strong interpersonal organizational problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Working knowledge of workplace safety practices and procedures
• Basic computer skills and the ability to complete required documentation
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Preferred experience includes metal fabrication machining welding railroad manufacturing or other heavy industrial environments. Experience with CNC machines mills lathes production metrics scheduling staffing workflow management or continuous improvement is a plus.

Youll join an established company with a 65 year history and have the opportunity to grow with a manufacturing operation supporting Americas railroad infrastructure.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Career Advancement & Professional Development

If youre a bilingual manufacturing leader with the supervisory experience to motivate a team maintain accountability and keep production moving safely and efficiently we want to hear from you.

Apply today! Our application takes about 3 minutes and qualified candidates can expect to hear from us within 2448 hours.