Operations Specialist

RailWorks • Midlothian, TX

17d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating logistics activities, assisting with maintenance scheduling, and ensuring efficient workflow across production, shipping and maintenance departments. This role serves as a bridge between operations, maintenance and leadership teams to ensure materials, equipment and resources are available and functioning to meet production goals.

Requirements

• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and best practices.
• Knowledge of shipping/receiving processes, inventory management and basic maintenance terminology.
• 1-3 years of experience in operations, logistics or maintenance support in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to coordinate between multiple departments.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment where numerous tasks and projects are occurring simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to write effective reports.
• Attention to detail, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and able to work with others through complex situations.
• Excellent decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• High School degree, some college or college degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipments; work with carriers, suppliers and production staff to ensure accurate deliveries.
• Maintain any shipping/receiving related documents.
• Monitor inventory levels for parts and supplies.
• Prepare daily/weekly logistics reports (shipment status, delays, material shortages).
• Assist the Logistics Manager with any priority needs.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with scheduling preventive maintenance.
• Follow up with mechanics to maintain accurate equipment records.
• Coordinate and support service calls.
• Track spare parts, tools and maintenance supplies.
• Serve as a communication link between production, warehouse, maintenance and management.
• Prepare weekly reports summarizing logistics status, maintenance updates and operations issues.
• Maintain accurate filing system for equipment and service-related documents.
• Process invoices, purchase requests and maintenance-related expenses.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• additional performance incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees