AMTK Equipment in Jackson Any guesses?

[Scooterb]

I know whats going on, does anybody have any guesses?


Also several skids of ties, I can speculate on these but dont know for sure.

[Saturnalia]

Where's JT's little "Woo Hoo" Emoticon?

19:35 Edit: Found it



Finally! It's about time they got that deal done. With some proper management and a bit of luck, the Michigan Line could become true "higher speed" corridor for it's whole length.....

[Buster Manning]

Finally! It's about time they got that deal done.

Uhhhh, what deal??? Haven't heard anything about 'that deal' being finalized yet ( and from some rumblings, won't happen until the new year!!)

Kinda curious about why that particular building was purchased too, seeing as it's about 2 miles from the mainline in town---musta gotten a helluva deal

[railroadchoad]

Wow! That loader looks like it hasn't even had its Cherry popped! Nothing like spending the big bucks for auxiliary equipment like a loader. A lot of ties could be replaced or many feet of track could be surfaced for what that thing cost!

[Ypsi]

Wow! That loader looks like it hasn't even had its Cherry popped! Nothing like spending the big bucks for auxiliary equipment like a loader. A lot of ties could be replaced or many feet of track could be surfaced for what that thing cost!

Ya need a loader to move the ties... So sure you could get some more ties and stuff but how are you going to lift them off the ground, plus owning is cheaper over time then renting.

[railroadchoad]

Yes, Ypsi but there is a TON of used loaders on the market!

[Ypsi]

Yes, Ypsi but there is a TON of used loaders on the market!

Its just another loader for there fleet, amtrak owns tons of MOW equiptment and most of it has been bought new. its no big deal just a front end loader.

[Scooterb]

Material Control Manager in Jackson, Michigan

Job Summary
Company
Amtrak
Location
Jackson, MI
Industries
All
Job Type
Full Time
Employee
Years of Experience
2+ to 5 Years
Education Level
High School or equivalent
Career Level
Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Salary
$58,000.00 - $74,000.00 /year
Job Reference Code
90157259
Material Control, Manager
About the Job

Amtrak is currently recruiting applicants for the position of Material Control Manager in Jackson, Michigan

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Manager Material Control is responsible for the management of an effective and efficient local Material Control Department. The person in this position supervises, coaches and motivates the department's personnel, utilizes TCU clerks to receive, store, issue and distribute all direct and indirect materials used in the repair and direct support of the Maintenance of rolling Stock Equipment, i.e. RR Passenger Cars and Locomotives.
• Creates and ensure positive, local Labor Relations, provide a safe and clean working environment
• Utilize and maintain all support equipment and physical plant
• Manage the physical control and security of inventory materials
• Establish and miantain an acceptable service level
• Ensure processes, practices and procedures that improve the business are in place and adhered to
• Maintain a favorable inventory level resulting in an ever-increasing-improved tune ratio
• Interface with Vendors, Customers, Regulation Agencies, other Rialroads, and Departments. Train workforce for future promotions
• Instill a strong sense of and responsibility for Safety and Diversity
• Manage property and contribute to the positive overall welfare of the Corporation's assets, particularly cash
• Limit liabilities when and wherever possible

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. All applicants must have a High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Proven extensive experience in materials management, warehouse inventory control, and planning and distribution environment. Extensive working knowledge of SAP system and managerial experience. Strong working knowledge of Corporate Policies & Procedures including safety, material management & DOT ) CFR49) requirements.

COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Strong oral and written communication skills. Proven managerial experience. Satisfactory job performance is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Experience in the management of continuous improvement within a major program in a matrix organization. Knowledge of strategic sourcing strategies for program execution. APICS certification.

RELOCATION OFFERED: Yes

TRAVEL: No

LOCATION: Jackson Michigan Station

[Scooterb]

Director Material Management, Procurement & Materials Management in Jackson, Michigan
Job Summary
Company
Amtrak
Location
Jackson, MI
Industries
All
Job Type
Employee
Years of Experience
2+ to 5 Years
Education Level
High School or equivalent
Career Level
Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Salary
$95,000.00 - $120,000.00 /year
Job Reference Code
90157260
Material Management, Director
About the Job


Amtrak is recruiting applicants for the position of Director Material Management, Procurement & Materials Management in Jackson, Michigan


SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Responsible for the development and implementation of Policies and Procedures to continuously improve the warehousing, movement, planning, forecasting, replenishment, control, accounting, distribution and inventory of Amtrak's $200M+ inventory and $265M+ annual acquisition of Capital and reoccurring maintenance programs for both in-House and out-sourced Materials Management operations.
• Consuct daily safety briefings, perform semi-annual safety reviews with all employees and conduct annual safety manager's workshops for all Management and ARASA employees with a goal of zero FRA reportable injuries.
• Perform an annual assessment of Amtrak's $60M active and slow moving inventory. Identify the items to be written off the books and charged to Operating Expense. Initiate and monitor the disposition process
• Manage a workforce of up to 20 direct and 110 indirect employees with an annual inventory value of $20M+. Monitor attendance policies and performance metrics. Access progressive discipline per policies as required
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operational business units (e.g., Mechanical & Maintenance of Way), Engineering and significant stakeholders to understand and manage the business requirements for the portfolio of direct and indirect material across the Amtrak operation
• Perform routine site inspections to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations as well as Amtrak company policies in the areas of material handling including warehousing, safety, security and ensure the accuracy of Amtrak's inventory assets. Collaborate with Finance to consuct annual Warehouse audits.
• Complete the annual physical inventory and cycle count programs within approved tolerances, within predetermined schedule on schedule.
• Participate in the BIT (Business Improvement Team) in the areas of Fulfillment, Repair and Return, Warranty and Point of Use machines. Strive for continuous improvement.
• Apply best practices in inventory, distribution and warehouse management; application of continuous process improvement tools and methods, such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Manage preventative maintenance program at diesel fuel facilities including meter calibrations, pipeline pressure testing and major capital improvements. Manage Amtrak's annual $200M diesel fuel spend as an inventory item.
• Oversee maintenance contracts for outsourced services including Alstom (High Speed Rail), Alstom (HHP-AEM7), GE (LCPM; P-42 engines and components) and Progress Rail (Locomotive trucks and hatches).
• Implement programs for the installation of Point of Use (POU) machines throughout the Maintenance of Equipment and Maintenance of Way facilities.
• Prepare and manage annual operating and five year capital budget.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in business or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. All applicants must have a High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: MBA OR Masters degree in appropriate discipline.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in conducting safety seminars and workshops. Demonstrated understanding in inventory management concepts to include: demand planning and forecasting, setting safety levels, economic order quantities, retention criteria and setting and achieving stock turn goals.

- Demonstrated working knowledge of SAP Material Management (MM) and Warehouse Management (WM) software modules and demonstrated success in SAP integration from legacy system platforms.
- Must possess solidworking knowledge of demand and capacity planning, logistics management, financial analysis, risk assessment and trade off analysis and lean manufacturing concepts.
- Demonstrated experience in Six Sigma best practices.
- Prior supervisory experience of large organizations with multiple warehousing locations with the ability to provide guidance, oversight and leadership.
- Knowledge of union rules, progressive discipline policies and demonstrated experience as a charging officer.
- Prior satisfactory job performance.

PREFRRRED WORK EXPERIENCE: Proven extensive experience in Inventory Control Sciences. Proven extensive skills set to effectively use resources such that all financial aspects of inventory cash expenditures are controlled within budget parameters.

COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Strong oral & written communication skills.

RELOCATION OFFERED: Yes

TRAVEL: Yes

LOCATION: Jackson, Michigan Amtrak Station

CITY: Jackson

[Scooterb]

Found this interesting in the second position
Oversee maintenance contracts for outsourced services including Alstom (High Speed Rail), Alstom (HHP-AEM7), GE (LCPM; P-42 engines and components) and Progress Rail (Locomotive trucks and hatches).
• Implement programs for the installation of Point of Use (POU) machines throughout the Maintenance of Equipment and Maintenance of Way facilities.

First position mentions this
Manage a workforce of up to 20 direct and 110 indirect employees

[Scooterb]

New sign in front of building was put up this morning. pics later

[MP73point4]

Assuming you copied and pasted the job descriptions rather than retyping them, it appears that whoever at Amtrak wrote them needs stronger written communication skills as there are a number of mis-spellings in them. Obviously that was not a requirement for that person's job.

[Scooterb]

I noticed that also.

[nssd70m-2]

Wow! That loader looks like it hasn't even had its Cherry popped!

o_O

[Saturnalia]

Assuming you copied and pasted the job descriptions rather than retyping them, it appears that whoever at Amtrak wrote them needs stronger written communication skills as there are a number of mis-spellings in them. Obviously that was not a requirement for that person's job.

[insert facepalm picture here]

The US federal gov't is a dolorous example of what happens to bureaucratic systems after about 200-250 years. All major democracies have committed financial suicide between 200 and 250 years of age....assuming they made it that far....

[CSX_CO]

The US federal gov't is a dolorous example of what happens to bureaucratic systems after about 200-250 years. All major democracies have committed financial suicide between 200 and 250 years of age....assuming they made it that far....

Not unique to the government though. Look at any publication, you'll find poor grammar, misspellings, etc. More of a statement of our society in general where "LOL", "BRB", etc are normal lexicon.

Practice Safe CSX

[Scooterb]

Sign was put up today


Picture of the building

[bctrainfan]

Did someone say that this is not near a rail line? Seems like just bad taste not to have a railroad building near the actual railroad!

[CSX_CO]

Did someone say that this is not near a rail line? Seems like just bad taste not to have a railroad building near the actual railroad!

Why? Plenty of instances where the RR gets a good deal on a office property that is no where near the tracks.

I just find it somewhat odd that AMTRAK is spending the money on an office building, when it sounds like the deal with the state isn't even inked yet?

Practice Safe CSX

[TrainWatcher]

It'll come in due time really. But, with the State you really never know. NS might be looking to rid of the Jackson-Kzoo segment next, or am I mistaken that that segment is included in the State's proposal from NS?