Plant Superintendent

CSX Transportation • Huntington, WV

10d

About The Position

The Plant Superintendent leads change and establishes a safety culture within the Locomotive Department, ensuring locomotive repair and inspection are performed safely, according to CSX Transportation safety rules and maintenance procedures, and in compliance with Federal Railroad Administration standards. The role integrates best practices in safety, quality, and production; analyzes and forecasts operating trends for the assigned Locomotive Plant; and works toward continuous improvement. It also ensures effective integration of practices with other Locomotive Plants, Shops, and Service Centers, aligns processes with customer needs in coordination with Transportation and Material Departments, develops employees, and manages the operational budget.

The position works in a 24/7 operation, with different shifts as assigned, rotating on-call duties, and schedules that may vary according to business needs. The role may involve non-standard work weeks, weekends, protective equipment, heat-producing equipment, outdoor work in all weather, and a dynamic environment with distractions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 7 years of supervisory experience in Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Military, Skilled Trades (building, construction, electrical, or mechanical), Business/Strategic Management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and the Railway Labor Act.
• Knowledge of locomotive maintenance requirements and subsystems.
• Knowledge of locomotive repair requirements and troubleshooting methods.
• Financial forecasting and analysis skills.
• Knowledge of the railroad industry.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and executive audiences.
• Able to work different shifts in a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation, including weekends.
• Able to fulfill rotating on-call responsibilities that may fall outside standard hours and work schedules that vary in length and timing, including non-standard work weeks and flexible days or hours based on business needs.
• Able to wear protective equipment such as welding shields, hard hats, and hearing protection.
• Able to work with equipment that intensifies heat, outdoors in all weather conditions, and in a dynamic environment with many distractions.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree.
• At least 10 years of supervisory experience in Locomotive Maintenance or Locomotive Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead change and establish a safety culture at the assigned Locomotive Plant by evaluating and implementing best practices in safety, quality, and production, and by eliminating, controlling, and communicating safety hazards and related issues.
• Oversee locomotive quality inspections and repairs at the local Service Center, Shop, and Back-shop, ensuring work is performed safely and complies with CSXT and FRA standards.
• Achieve Locomotive Score Card service metrics and system-wide operational goals; use process excellence tools and methodologies to analyze and forecast production trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage and control the assigned location’s operational budget, evaluating cost effectiveness and using available tools and resources to achieve the plan.
• Establish succession plans for key jobs at the assigned location; coach, develop, and monitor succession candidates.
• Perform other activities and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Health plans, wellness programs, and customizable coverage options supporting financial, physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Opportunities for development and growth.

What This Job Offers

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