Assistant Distribution Manager

Core Natural Resources • Canonsburg, PA

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About The Position

The Assistant Distribution Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating train scheduling operations while supporting logistics management across multiple transportation functions. This role acts as a central point of coordination, ensuring efficient movement of resources, timely scheduling execution, and seamless communication across departments. The position also serves as hands-on assistant to leadership, helping manage the many moving pieces in transportation operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or other non-technical academic degrees
• Creative mindset with the ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues logically, and develop actionable solutions
• Requires a thorough understanding of coal mining operations, including safety, production, maintenance, economics, equipment usage, and staff utilization
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to handle shifting priorities and use of good judgment in stressful situations
• Proven experience in a supervisory, management or leadership role
• Well-developed ability to build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Strong ability to communicate with clarity, set direction, and influence across multiple levels
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and other MS applications

Nice To Haves

• Accept, embrace, and promote the following Core Values of Core Natural Resources: Safety, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and adjust train schedules to ensure operational efficiency and on-time performance.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, delays, or disruptions.
• Support planning of shipments and transportation workflows.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of logistics plans.
• Act as a key support resource for transportation leadership.
• Help maintain organization and alignment between scheduling, logistics, and field operations.
• Communicate schedule updates, changes, and operational issues clearly and promptly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager