Assistant General Manager

BPRR • Warren, PA

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About The Position

The Assistant General Manager manages all aspects of railroad operations, directing and coordinating activities to promote operational efficiency and economy and maximize profits. The role includes overseeing employees and managers, planning and monitoring business performance, and maintaining relationships with customers, community stakeholders, connecting carriers, government representatives, and industry associations.

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 transportation, dispatching, marketing, maintenance-of-way, mechanical, and clerical activities.
• Management and leadership skills commensurate with the size of the 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.
• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred; two years of related experience may be substituted for each year of college.

Nice To Haves

• Prior sales and marketing experience preferred.
• Certified Locomotive Engineer certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hire and supervise managers and staff; train, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; discipline employees; and resolve problems.
• Submit the annual business plan and analyze daily and monthly railroad performance to determine operational changes needed to stay on plan.
• Establish and maintain the railroad’s credibility with its customers.
• Establish the railroad within the community it serves, including developing 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.
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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