Assistant General Manager

SJVR • Exeter, CA

11d • $100,000 • 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

• 5+ years of work experience in the railroad industry, with supervisory duties
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written with senior management, employees, customers, railroads, regulatory officials and the general public
• Thorough knowledge of FRA regulations and railroad operations, including, but not limited to, transportation, dispatching, marketing, maintenance-of-way, mechanical, and clerical activities
• Effective management and leadership skills
• 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
• Possess situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety sensitive environment
• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of high school diploma / GED and experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• 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
• Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years of experience in the railroad industry preferred
• Prior sales and marketing experience preferred
• bachelor’s degree preferred
• Relocation assistance may be offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in managing the safety performance, operating practices, and financial productivity of the operation
• Assume a leadership role in supervising crews, schedules, personnel, and maintaining payroll within the targeted budget
• Build and develop high-performing teams through hiring, coaching, training, and employee development
• Partner with the General Manager and Human Resources on hiring and employee relations following all applicable policies and regulations
• Coach and train both managers and employees in operating practices according to federal regulations and company policies
• Support processes related to annual business plan and analysis of daily/monthly performance of the railroads to determine changes in operations required to stay on plan
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships ensuring service commitments are met through actively engaging to understand operational needs
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree