Rail Vehicle Maintenance Production Lead (Evening Shift)

Keolis-9; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Keolis, a leader in public transportation headquartered near Boston, seeks a Production Manager to lead a locomotive maintenance team for the MBTA Commuter Rail. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and cost control, with a 2:30pm–10:30pm shift and a competitive benefits package.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Key responsibilities include resource planning, staff development, and ensuring compliance with FRA/OSHA while collaborating with MBTA and suppliers to

Qualifications

• Experience implementing change in a heavily unionized environment.
• Strong communication at interpersonal and group levels.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and gain buy-in from diverse stakeholders.
• Proven leadership to foster cross-functional relationships with MBTA and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shift resources meet safety, production, quality and cost objectives.
• Provide guidance on technical and operational issues to team members.
• Lead the Mechanical Department with coaching and development of staff.
• Direct operations during service disruptions and weather events.

Skills

Rolling stock knowledge

Project delivery

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Office 365 / asset systems

Education

High School or better

Driver's License

Tools

Office 365

Enterprise Asset Management

Payroll systems

Job description

Keolis, a leader in public transportation headquartered near Boston, seeks a Production Manager to lead a locomotive maintenance team for the MBTA Commuter Rail. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and cost control, with a 2:30pm–10:30pm shift and a competitive benefits package.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Key responsibilities include resource planning, staff development, and ensuring compliance with FRA/OSHA while collaborating with MBTA and suppliers to