Assistant General Manager

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. • Columbus, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant General Manager, you’ll play a key leadership role in overseeing all aspects of railroad operations including driving efficiency, strengthening customer relationships, and supporting the overall success of the business. You’ll partner closely with leadership to ensure operations stay on track financially and strategically while building strong teams and community connections. This is an ideal role for a well-rounded leader who enjoys balancing operations, people leadership, and business performance.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively by letter, telephone, and personal interview with senior management, employees, customers, railroads, regulatory officials and the general public
• Thorough knowledge of railroad operations, including, but not limited to, transportation, dispatching, marketing, maintenance-of-way, mechanical, and clerical activities
• Management and leadership skills commensurate with the size of staff and property
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, the Code of Federal Regulations, and monthly financial reports
• Proficient computer skills and skills in Microsoft Office
• Pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review
• May be subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment drug screening
• Background screening including criminal and motor vehicle driving history

Nice To Haves

• Prior sales and marketing experience preferred
• Certified Locomotive Engineer certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in managing the safety performance, operating practices, and financial productivity of the operation
• Assumes a leadership role in supervising crews, schedules, personnel, and maintains payroll within the targeted budget
• Partner with the General Manager and Human Resources on hiring and employee relations according to policies when necessary
• Coach and train both managers and employees in operating practices according to federal regulations and company policies
• Submit annual business plan and analyze daily/monthly performance of the railroads to determine changes in operations required to stay on plan
• Establish and maintain the railroad’s credibility with its customers
• Establish the railroad within the community it serves, especially relations with connecting carriers; local suppliers; local, state, and federal politicians and governmental agencies; and the business community
• Represent the railroad within industry trade associations
• Respond to and investigate accidents / incidents (derailments, personal injury, etc.), prepare associated reports and provide proper notification
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth
• Life Insurance
• Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• On the Job Training
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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