Railcar Program Manager

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Program Project Manager is responsible for managing network-wide capital investment projects and overseeing railcar production planning across multiple facilities. This role ensures that capital projects and production programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required specifications. The position works closely with Plant Managers, Operations, Fleet Management, Sales Managers, and Contractors to align resources, capacity, and production program schedules across the network.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the following essential duties. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Develop and manage project plans, defining scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Allocate and manage financial, human, and material resources effectively.
• Approve purchase orders, monitor invoices, and ensure projects stay within allocated budgets.
• Identify and mitigate risks to project schedules, budgets, or quality.
• Supervise and coordinate projects, including contractors and internal staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and industry codes.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee vendor and contractor agreements from start to completion.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including permits, reports, and compliance records.
• Align shop capacity with active and upcoming railcar programs, considering operational constraints and customer preferences.
• Develop production proposal schedules based on available capacity.
• Reassign programs between shops when needed to meet deadlines and optimize throughput.
• Coordinate with operations, fleet management, and sales teams on program adjustments.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Smartsheet, including Scope of Work, Sell Detail, Bill of Materials, and approved schedules.
• Document and communicate any changes to production plans and update capacity forecasts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to KPI tracking such as cycle time adherence, schedule variance, and material readiness rates.
• Identify and address recurring operational issues affecting program flow.

Qualifications

The following generally describes the requirements to perform the assigned duties successfully.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years’ experience in the Railcar Operations
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar project/planning software.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficient

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

• This is an office position.
• 90% Indoor, 10% Outdoors

Physical Activities and Requirements 

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity does not apply to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Frequently
• Stand: Occasionally
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend: Not Applicable
• Kneel/Squat: Not Applicable
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Climb: Not Applicable
• Reach Forward: Occasionally
• Reach Upward: Not Applicable
• Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.
 
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