Warehouse Line Lead 

LOCATION: Springfield / Missouri (US-MO), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 8216 | JOB GRADE: 07  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles--New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Snyder Equipment has supplied quality products to the railroad industry since 1936. From our early days supplying water delivery systems to steam locomotives to constructing today’s sophisticated rail support equipment, we have developed extensive product lines dedicated to servicing locomotives in both freight and transit operations.  Our offerings include fueling systems, wayside and service track equipment, onboard locomotive components, remanufacturing capabilities, rail-yard expansion/renovation projects, and custom fabrication work.  When our customers choose Snyder Equipment, they’re investing in reliability, efficiency, and long-term value. 

Originally established in Nixa and Wheatland, Snyder Equipment is now located in a state-of-the-art 147,000 sq. ft. facility in Springfield, MO, employing approximately 120 dedicated professionals.  Snyder Equipment is a proud affiliate of New York Air Brake, a subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse, the global leader in braking systems and a prominent supplier of safety-critical systems for rail and commercial vehicles.

Position Title

Warehouse Line Lead

Reports to

Purchasing Manager

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Understand all facets of the warehouse process.

1. Fill in for Warehouse Supervisor as necessary.
2. Understands how to store customer and in-house material.
3. Complete receiving reports accurately
4. Understand all shipping functions in SAP and be able to use UPS World Ship and customer data base (LTL). Understand all customer routing guides and adhere to procedures.
5. Maintain inventory.
6. Proper use of a forklift, power and manual tools.
7. Instruct cell employees on procedures, proper and safe use of all tools and equipment.
8. Conduct OTJ training for all new employees.
9. Conduct morning meetings, issue instructions for daily goals and shift personnel as needed to achieve those goals.
10. Maintain a 5S environment in the cell at all times, and immediately address any and all safety issues.
11. Must understand and support all Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies.
12. Must understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations.
13. Must understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPI) as defined by the Goal Tree.

Skills and Competencies

1. Technical Capacity
   • Forklift experience.
   • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
   • Must be able to multitask.
   • Knowledge/understanding of property descriptions, best practices and theory.
   • Proficient computer knowledge.
2. Strong Communication Proficiency, both written and verbal
3. Working knowledge of SAP, Excel, Outlook
4. Time Management
5. Organizational Skills
6. Must follow and understand written and unwritten NYAB policies and procedures, understand and completes all documentation required; be aware of safety, quality, production, and housekeeping goals for the plant; be alert for and report all safety and quality concerns.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The employee will be exposed to shop floor conditions, i.e. noise, heat, cold, dust/dirt etc., as well as inclement weather outdoors such as heat, cold, snow, rain, etc. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and reach with hands and arms. Employee will be required to use a forklift indoors and outdoors. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.

Required Education and Experience

1.         High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)

2.         One to Two years of related Cell Lead experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

#LI- KT1

WHAT WE OFFER
From Engineering to Test Laboratory; Manufacturing & Skilled Machine Operation to Sales and Marketing; Field Service to Customer Service; Quality to HR to Finance to Software Development, our team-based approach is built on inclusion, opportunity, development, social responsibility and rewards. You are afforded the chance to grow personally and professionally through challenging assignments, commitment to continuing education, exposure to a variety of projects, and international travel. Our benefits are cutting edge as we offer student loan repayment assistance, lucrative 401k program, company assisted stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, competitive salary and incentive compensation, generous paid time off programs and a full array of medical, dental and vision options. We’ve got the right stuff, do you? Let’s find out together.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!

New York Air Brake LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.