Finishing Supervisor

SFC Payroll Inc; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasser, a transportation asset services and management company, is seeking a Finishing Supervisor to lead railcar finishing operations for CF Rail Services. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time production while coordinating a diverse hourly workforce.

You will oversee 1–50 employees, enforce procedures, and drive continuous improvement in a high-volume environment. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience with coordinating large work teams.
• Safety procedures adherence and OSHA-style awareness.
• Experience supervising 1–50 employees in a manufacturing setting.
• Awareness of KPI, budgeting, and production metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a workforce of 1–50 in mechanical servicing of railcar rolling stock.
• Ensure safety initiatives and procedures are followed.
• Plan, organize, and supervise shift production to meet goals.
• Perform in-process quality inspections and document results.
• Communicate area status to ensure efficient production flow.
• Train, counsel, and motivate staff; initiate corrective action when needed.
• Adhere to labor time, quality standards, safety rules; handle HR matters as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Equipment operation training

AAR auditor training

Tools

Microsoft Office

ADP

Lean Sigma training

Job description

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work, Sasser prides itself on supporting an employee-driven, opportunity-based culture that empowers, recognizes, and rewards its employees.

• From highly competitive benefits to exciting employee events to organic, grassroots philanthropy and volunteerism, Sasser is an awesome place to begin and grow your career.

We are a transportation asset services and management company with roots dating to 1928. Sasser’s subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial- and industrial-focused rail, automotive, and containerized shipping solutions, including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services. Sasser family of companies includes subsidiaries Chicago Freight Car Leasing, CF Rail Services, Moventum Fleet Management, Express 4x4 Truck Rental, and Falcon Lease. To learn more about what makes Sasser special, visit www.sasser.com.

This role supports our CF Rail Services team. Delivering the highest-quality railcar repairs quickly and safely with uncompromising customer service, CF Rail Services is a leading railcar repair and maintenance provider offering quality repair work for railroads, private car owners, lessors, contracts agents, and shippers across North America.

The Finishing Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing railcar rolling stock production for the Finishing departments. The impact of this position on the business is critical as it ensures that daily safety, quality, production, and environmental goals are achieved. The Finishing Supervisor will be accountable for leadership of skilled labor employees and will have a high level of interaction with all employees, including upper management, safety, human resources, quality, maintenance, corporate representatives, customers, and vendors. This position requires the ability to maintain consistent communication with hourly employees throughout the daily schedule. An employee in this position can meet all job requirements at the highest level while serving in a leadership capacity.

Here’s What You Will Do:

• Set an example and conduct activities consistent with the core values of CFRS contributing to a positive environment for communication, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
• Lead all employees in the safety initiatives and adhere to all railcar safety procedures.
• Supervise and direct a workforce of between 1 and 50 employees in the mechanical servicing of railcar rolling stock in accordance with established quality control, engineering, safety, and customer standards while complying with established repair schedules.
• Ensure the workforce is managed to meet or exceed budgeted goals and standards for Key Performance Measurements, e.g., efficiency, margin, labor hours, delays, cross-over, etc.
• Plan, organize, and supervise shift production in accordance with priority goals and availability of resources to ensure adequate and timely operational flow.
• Perform in-process quality inspections.
• Communicate work area status to site personnel to ensure consistent and efficient production flow.
• Utilize technical experience, expertise, and problem-solving abilities to achieve and maintain a quality repair.
• Maintain an efficient workforce by training, counseling, and motivating.
• Ensure that all necessary documents are accurate and completed on a timely basis.
• Ensure the appropriate application of the labor time collection, quality standards, safety rules, as well as other plant work rules as defined by the Company.
• If appropriate, initiate corrective action.
• Assist in employee personnel matters including hiring, recognition, development, discipline, training and termination.
• Wear PPE in appropriate locations.

Responsibilities include the expectation to always act to support the interests of the department and organization and to perform other duties as assigned to ensure the successful achievement of departmental and company objectives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successfully pass the following courses with an 80% or higher score coordinated by CF Rail Management: Documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, manlift, crane, back hoe, skid loader, hoist, hydraulic boom.
• Basic AAR auditor training.
• Lean Sigma training.
• The Carman’s Dictionary Lettering and Marking Blast Media & Blast Profile Paint Millage Wet/Dry Mils Leadership Training 101 Participate in additional internal/external training; TBD by management.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Hard Skills:

• Strong knowledge of computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office suite, and ADP to manage accurate work team time accounting.
• Understanding MSDS's.
• Basic knowledge of finance and accounting (KPI’s, income statements, budgeting, margin, NOC, etc.).
• Soft Skills Delegation skills Leadership experience in communication, interviewing, performance management, etc.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work will be performed outdoors and indoors, on and around heavy equipment. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. May be required to work overtime and/or varied shifts to meet the demands of the business. Work assignments involve standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, crawling, and crouching in strained and awkward positions for prolonged periods of time at various heights up to 20 feet. Uses hands, legs, and arms to climb vertical ladders to staging or suspended platforms. Lifts, carries, and sets up equipment and components that weigh up to 50 lbs. Employee must be medically certified to wear a respirator, as well as be able to wear respirators for prolonged periods of time.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

About Our Culture:

At Sasser, we are proud to be recognized as a Great Places to Work and Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago. Our culture is more than just a set of values – it’s a way of life that unites us. We’ve built an environment where each employee feels empowered to grow, thrive, and leave their mark on our customers’ businesses, contributing to our shared vision of success. Rooted in the belief that every voice matters, we actively seek out ideas, input and initiatives from our team, driving innovation and ensuring co-accountability in fostering meaningful relationships. Integrity is at the heart of everything we do, guiding both our internal connections and our long-standing relationships with customers. We are intentional about supporting the communities where we live and work, extending our culture beyond our walls.