.**Description**This position has regional responsibility for locomotive and freight car maintenance, inspection, and repair to continuously improve the availability and reliability of railroad equipment. This position ensures that safety requirements are met and are in compliance with government and company regulations and requirements. It requires the ability to lead and develop a workforce across a region, respond to interruptions impacting service to customers, and instill a culture of continuous improvement related to safety and service to our customers.Works on a variety of issues where analysis requires evaluation of multiple factors, including business objectives and trends. Adapts plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges within a functional area; defines department's operating standards. Translates the business unit's vision into plans and guides execution. Plans and prioritizes work to meet department commitments aligned with company goals and financial responsibilities. Manages the progress toward stated goals and execution of corporate policy. Manages professional teams comprised of individual contributors and/or supervisors. Participates in the interview and selection process, provides training and mentorship, offers career development guidance, and is engaged in performance management. Provides timely and constructive coaching and feedback; develops staff and provides challenging opportunities. Reports to a people leader at a higher career level.**Accountabilities**- Oversees daily shop flow, and scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance.- Leads collaboratively with other departments to meet service expectations.- Ensures facility maintenance and cleanliness.- Ensures commitment of government regulations and rules within the organization.- Plans, forecasts, and executes logistics requirements to achieve efficient production results.- Plans repairs and calibration of shop equipment and tools.- Coordinates training of employees.- Promotes safety protocol for workers and attends safety meetings.- Oversees technical documentation and ensures up-to-date information is available.- Meets production targets efficiently and safely.- Exemplifies KCS Vision, Values, and Culture in each and every interaction with team, clients, and stakeholders.**Required**- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in a job related major field of study- Minimum seven (7) years of relevant professional experience, including leading and managing projects or programs with outcome-focused deliverables, or equivalent combination of education and experience- Minimum one (1) year of experience directly or indirectly leading a team**Working Conditions**- Shift work is an essential function of this job. Employees must have the ability and willingness to support critically important railroad operations 24 hours per day/7 days per week, working various shifts as assigned