Field Operations Supervisor
About The Position
Transco Rail Services, part of Marmon Rail (a Berkshire Hathaway company), is seeking a Field Operations Supervisor to lead site-level operations, drive performance, and build high-performing teams. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about safety, quality, and operational excellence. The Field Operations Supervisor will oversee daily railcar repair operations, lead a skilled workforce, and ensure alignment with customer expectations. This position offers direct influence on site performance, culture, and team success, with full responsibility for site execution and customer delivery. It also provides growth opportunities across Transco, Marmon Rail, and other Marmon companies.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of safety practices and quality standards
- Ability to manage teams, schedules, and production priorities
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with KPIs, reporting, and operational metrics
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree or some college
- Experience in railcar repair, manufacturing, or industrial environments
- Background in multi-site or customer-facing operations
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily railcar repair operations while leading a skilled workforce and ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
- Lead site operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
- Conduct daily site walks to monitor work progress, identify risks, and ensure compliance.
- Drive performance against key metrics including turnaround time, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Manage staffing through recruitment, scheduling, training, and workforce planning.
- Facilitate daily team huddles (toolbox talks) to align on safety and production goals.
- Ensure accurate and timely repair tracking, reporting, and customer updates.
- Monitor and report KPIs including productivity, turnaround, and cost metrics.
- Participate in and support safety and quality audits.
- Oversee billing accuracy and timely completion.
- Support employee development, onboarding, and training initiatives.
- Lead and reinforce continuous improvement and visual management practices.
- Directly manage site employees and daily operations.
- Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, and employee development.
- Lead disciplinary actions and conflict resolution in accordance with company policies.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Stable, long-term career within a growing organization
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off + paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career growth opportunities across Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway companies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
