Freight Car General Foreman

Mid-America Car • Kansas City, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Freight Car General Foreman is a full-time, on-site position in Kansas City, MO, overseeing daily operations in the freight car repair and maintenance area. The role supervises craft employees, assigns work orders, and monitors progress to ensure repairs, modifications, and inspections are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with AAR and company standards. The General Foreman coordinates heavy equipment use and material needs, troubleshoots repair challenges, and ensures accurate documentation and reporting.

The position works closely with management, customers, and other departments to meet production schedules, quality expectations, and safety requirements. It also involves training team members, enforcing safety policies, and driving continuous improvement in shop processes and workflows.

Requirements

• Demonstrated supervisory skills, including team leadership, scheduling, and performance oversight in an industrial or rail environment.
• Experience with heavy equipment and tools commonly used in freight car repair, fabrication, and maintenance operations.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with team members, management, and customers, and for documenting work performed.
• Background in maintenance, mechanical repair, or related trades.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work orders, and specifications, and apply practical problem-solving in a shop environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, work in shop and yard environments, and follow safety guidelines and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Carpentry or structural repair experience with steel or aluminum components.
• Knowledge of railcar systems, AAR standards, safety regulations, and quality control practices.
• Prior experience in freight or passenger car repair.
• Technical or vocational training in mechanical, welding, or industrial maintenance fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in the freight car repair and maintenance area.
• Supervise craft employees, assign work orders, and monitor work progress.
• Ensure repairs, modifications, and inspections are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with AAR and company standards.
• Coordinate use of heavy equipment and material needs.
• Troubleshoot repair challenges.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for work performed.
• Coordinate with management, customers, and other departments to meet production schedules, quality expectations, and safety requirements.
• Train team members and enforce safety policies.
• Drive continuous improvement in shop processes and workflows.

Benefits

• Pay of $85,000 per year plus potential for overtime.
• Company-funded 401(k) retirement profit sharing.
• Annual cash bonuses.
• Health, dental, disability, vision, and long- and short-term disability benefits.
• Promotion from within and upward potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED