Operations Manager - Pearland, TX

R.J. Corman Careers•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

R. J. Corman is seeking a talented Operations Manager to join and lead our team in Pearland, TX. Accountability: Supervises and performs the daily operations of a switching operation to meet customer delivery schedules. While working alongside crew, also oversees efficient operation through planning and control of train movement, train crew scheduling, supervising pickup of incoming railcars from main lines, timely delivery of freight to customer locations, and pick-up and return of empties.

Requirements

Three to five years experience with train handling in a crewmember capacity
Two to three years specifically as a supervisor or manager of train operations.
Demonstrated ability to develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel in achieving train-handling objectives.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience with operations planning and maintenance of good employee relations.

Responsibilities

Supervises and performs daily transportation operations.
Working with freight sales and customer service personnel, determines the operating schedule necessary to make customer deliveries within specified time frames.
Upon approval to hire, recruits, selects, places and arranges for job training for all divisional train handling personnel.
Plans and schedules locomotive usage and personnel assignments to ensure operation of trains to meet pickup and delivery schedules.
Assures procedures are in place for obtaining proper track clearance, and that appropriate communications systems are in place and in working order to insure safe movement of trains.
Monitors the daily operation of all trains and trouble shoots issues that impact efficient operation.
Regularly travels right-of-ways to inspect track and traffic problem areas; coordinates scheduling of track repair with Railroad Company Engineering Department.
Manages the compliance of train operations to company policies, procedures and practices in all areas, including accounting, inventory, purchasing, equipment usage and maintenance, expense and time reporting, human resources, safety and DOT.
Recommends wage and promotional changes concerning divisional personnel to company leadership.
Manages labor, equipment and other costs within pre-approved budgets.
Establishes safe operating procedures for employees, vehicles and equipment under his supervision; assures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local employee safety (FRA and OSHA) and DOT regulations.
Insures timely reporting and investigation of employee injuries and train accidents.
Develops corrective and preventative action in response to injuries and accidents.
Assures that training plans are in place to upgrade employee job skills and achieve FRA-required compliance training.
Obtains materials and supplies to support train operations.
Troubleshoots customer complaints associated with train operation and freight delivery; maintains communications and relations with customer personnel when on-site.
Keeps company leadership informed of significant operational issues and opportunities.
Maintains data and information and produces weekly or monthly reports to monitor short line performance.
Provides other management reports necessary to monitor and continuously improve short line activities as well as fulfill financial reporting requirements of the company.
Participates in annual goal setting and budgeting.
Manages and handles rule violations.