We are seeking an experienced FMI Supervisor to oversee daily operations at our rail car maintenance facility in West Falls Church, VA. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising maintenance operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical knowledge, supervisory experience, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement business strategies aligned with company objectives.
Supervise and coordinate daily site operations.
Lead, coach, develop, and retain employees while managing performance.
Plan staffing needs and succession planning for key personnel.
Handle employee relations, coaching, and disciplinary matters.
Establish work schedules and ensure production goals are achieved.
Train employees on procedures, work methods, and safety requirements.
Coordinate daily rail car maintenance activities based on customer priorities.
Supervise clerical and technical personnel.
Control labor hours to meet budget objectives and minimize overtime.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Prepare daily work schedules and monitor work progress.
Review and submit daily labor vouchers.
Ensure compliance with all customer and company safety procedures.
Coordinate engineering modifications and repair activities.
Manage vendor activities and warranty documentation.
Work independently while maintaining strong communication with customers and management.
Qualifications
1+ year of supervisory experience in warranty, production, quality, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial operations
OR
3+ years of mechanical or technical experience with leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
Preferred Skills
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of English and Metric measurement systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer proficiency with reporting and documentation.
Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Professional customer service and communication skills.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 lbs.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs as needed.
Work Environment
This position is based at a rail car maintenance facility in West Falls Church, VA and includes both indoor and outdoor work. Safety, quality, and efficiency are critical, with strict adherence to customer and company procedures while supervising daily maintenance operations.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
West Falls Church, VA
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size
20 to 49 employees
Year Founded
2009
Website
http://www.topprospectgroup.com/
About Company
Top Prospect Group founders and management team offer more than 75 years of combined experience in Information Technology, Creative & Marketing, and Finance & Accounting staffing and solutions. Our fundamental goal is to build successful relationships resulting in accurate job and prospect representations. We meet with those we work with face-to-face to garner a better understanding of candidate or client requirements. By leveraging our experience and market insight, we are able to provide a more consistent recruitment process. Motivated by a partnership philosophy, our staff possesses a deep understanding of how to forge mutually beneficial long-term relationships. We believe in what we do and continuously strive for excellence.
Skills
Automotive Repair and Maintenanceunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Developmentunmatched
Business Strategyunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Customer Satisfactionunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Employee Relationsunmatched
Employee Retentionunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Production Scheduleunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Quality Engineeringunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Staff Requirementsunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Succession Planningunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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