Weekend Locomotive Production Supervisor

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Job summary

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, is seeking a Weekend shift supervisor in Mayfield, KY, to oversee the locomotive shop operations. You will lead a production team, schedule tasks, ensure safe and efficient workflows, and drive quality and on-time delivery while maintaining a compliance-focused environment.

The role requires 3–5+ years of lead experience in a machine tool setting, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of lean manufacturing and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years leading in a machine tool environment or manufacturing setting.
• Supervisory or managerial experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of HR policies and how to apply them.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily production manufacturing of Progress Rail products.
• Sets up production schedule and assigns employee daily work schedules.
• Verifies allocated materials and tools are available for production.
• Works with line leads to set up safe procedures for work.
• Coaches team to meet Quality, Safety, Velocity, and Cost metrics.
• Performs timekeeping duties and manages overtime approvals.
• Implements improvements to productivity and safety as needed.

Skills

Production leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Blueprint reading

HR policies

Safety awareness

Education

Some college/associates degree preferred

Job description

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, is seeking a Weekend shift supervisor in Mayfield, KY, to oversee the locomotive shop operations. You will lead a production team, schedule tasks, ensure safe and efficient workflows, and drive quality and on-time delivery while maintaining a compliance-focused environment.

The role requires 3–5+ years of lead experience in a machine tool setting, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of lean manufacturing and safety procedures.