10392BR

PRS Facility Location:

Leased Off - Omaha, NE

Job Purpose:

We are searching for a Director of Business Performance to become an integral part of our team. Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design process and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist in operating more efficiently and effectively.

Req ID:

10392BR

Company Description:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Education / Training:

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in business, finance or organizational development;

• Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements.

Job Title:

Director of Business Performance

City:

Omaha

Key Job Elements:

• Works with quality, manufacturing, and engineering to drive continuous improvement throughout the division;

• Provides feedback, input, and approval on new and existing improvement initiatives;

• Monitors daily efficiencies to ensure work allocations are correct and that utilization is maximized;

• Set and execute policies and processes;

• Provides oversight and support for operations in achieving daily/monthly goals;

• Ability to create value stream and process maps to identify wait times and waste;

• Able to execute continuous process improvement changes to drive efficiencies and better overall business performance;

• Visionary – Before bringing change at an organizational level, a person must know why change is needed and what are the strategic figures needed to achieve substantial competitive advantage and to begin working today toward a successful future;

• Disciplined – A disciplined person is a must whether it is verifying if standards are being followed or going to the Gemba (the workplace where the work gets done) daily to understand the health of the organization. Often being in the middle of the action, not to micro-manage, but to know the pulse of the workplace, the pulse of the problems and the pulse of the people;

• Lead by Example – A person that is a “do as I do” individual. More than any Lean Leader trait, “walking the talk” is the one characteristic that gains group support and respect from the organization. Conversely, it is the one trait that, if not practiced well and consistently, will quickly undermine a Lean implementation;

• Coaching/Teaching – A person that enjoys teaching people and promotes teaching at all levels. Understands that the essential competitive advantage an organization has over another organization is its people;

• Learning – A person who reads and researches new trends and is committed to a lifelong learning plan;

• Humble – A person that understands they are not smarter than anyone else and has much to learn. Learns from participating in Gemba Walks, Rapid Improvement Events, and Problem-Solving sessions;

• Experimental – A person that believes to improve is to experiment with new ideas and understands that one learns from failed experiments. Is not scared of failure;

• Persistent – A person that thinks failure means understanding the root cause and trying again and again. Understands that Lean is a journey and what the long-term value of Lean represents in the organization;

• Problem Solving Thinking – A person who never stops thinking about problems and views problems as value-added organizational challenges. Concerned about cause-effect relationships that will be the foundation to continuous improvement;

• Patience – When it comes to human beings, a person must be patient to implement, wait and analyze, correct and implement again. One step at a time following a Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), makes it an experimental process.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years of increasing responsible experience in business management, operations, or operation support. Preferably in a global multi-location company;

• Locomotive or other Railroad industry experience a plus;

• Ability to successfully integrate complex business processes in a low-volume manufacturing environment;

• Proven executive-level leadership capabilities required;

• Extremely organized with excellent written and oral communications skills;

• High analytical ability to problem solves at multiple levels;

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt;

• Ability to travel up to 20% of time;

• Ability to respond to incidents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;

• Advanced knowledge of Work, Excel and PowerPoint;

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – Position typically involves work in a manufacturing environment. Occasional sitting, frequent standing, constant walking. Constant medium-level work;

• Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with leading and demonstrating in a manufacturing environment. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and handling;

• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;

• Work Environment – Position is Safety Sensitive and will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Position may involve work in a non-temperature-controlled facility. Position is in an industrial environment, including frequent potential for noise (85+ decibels), temperature changes, exposure to hazardous materials, heavy equipment, and other hazardous working conditions;

• Emotional Demands – High level of responsibility. Responsible for mission critical operations. Requires significant interpersonal skills while maintaining very high standards;

• Safety – Position is safety sensitive and will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of a Director of Business Performance.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time-Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Plan

• Education Assistance Program

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category:

Production - Operations & Support

Work Location Options:

Remote Work

State::

Nebraska

Summary Pay Range:

$127,500 - $240,000