Director, Product Cost

4 weeks ago

Muncie, United States Progress Rail Full time $130,000 - $245,000
Job Purpose

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The Director, Product Cost at Progress Rail reports to the SVP, Product & Program Management, and has overall responsibility for coordinating and driving product cost efforts for the Locomotive Division. This position requires deep understanding of sourcing, design for manufacturing, should cost, as well as an understanding of how to navigate a large cross functional organization. This role will be responsible for coordinating efforts across key platforms and meeting target cost on schedule and delivering on overall profitability targets.

Req ID

10210BR

City

Muncie

Company Description

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail 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 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 their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.

Key Job Elements

• Lead cross functional team in delivering project objectives;
• Implementing reporting process that incorporates cross functional metrics;
• Ensure we are delivering on cost targets utilizing industry best practices;
• Work with Product Managers to understand cost targets and thresholds;
• Deliver on cost targets YOY;
• Using problem solving skills resolve cross functional challenges related to program deliverables;
• Travel as required.

Education / Training

• The position requires a college or university degree in engineering or business or equivalent experience;
• Advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications and Experience

• Thorough knowledge of locomotive products and product applications, and government and legal issues; affecting market access and global markets;
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressively responsible job-related experience;
• Well developed human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department;
• Demonstrated strong technical aptitude; creativity, sense of technical balance, general understanding of how locomotive technologies work;
• Demonstrated negotiation and facilitation skills;
• PMP certification or knowledge of program management skills;
• Ability to travel as required (approximately 25%).

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:
• Strength – Position typically involves office managerial work as well as oversight in an industrial environment. Frequent standing, sitting, and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds);
• Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with an office environment as well as standard motions associated with leading and demonstrating in an industrial environment;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment – Position will occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Position may involve work in a non-temperature-controlled environment. Position is located in an industrial environment, including occasional exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, and other hazardous working conditions;
• Emotional Demands – Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards;
• Safety – Position will occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Summary Pay Range:
$130,000.00 to $245,000.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail Services.

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.

EEO

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

Job Category

Marketing, Sales and Service

PRS Facility Location

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