Plant Supervisor

CSX Transportation • Cincinnati, OH

8h

About The Position

Ensures progress toward safety, quality, and production goals for the assigned area. Leads, directs, and executes the servicing, repair, and preventive maintenance of locomotives and equipment. Manages self and others assertively to ensure compliance with federal, company, and local rules and regulations.

The Plant Supervisor executes and communicates the Mechanical Department, Shop Management, and Safety Committee safety plan; facilitates safety and job briefings; conducts safety observations and operational tests; and addresses hazards and safety issues in the shop. The role manages locomotive servicing, repair, and preventive maintenance, ensures compliance with Federal Railroad Administration and CSX rules, and efficiently manages manpower and facility resources. The supervisor also coaches, develops, and trains others.

This position operates in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week environment, with shifts assigned as needed, including weekends, rotating on-call duties outside standard hours, and schedules that may vary. Work may take place outdoors in all weather conditions and in a dynamic, distracting environment. The role may involve heat-intensifying equipment and requires protective equipment such as welding shields, hard hats, and hearing protection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in CSX Mechanical Operations Desk work.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience in transportation, logistics, rail operations, skilled trades (building/construction, electrical, or mechanical), manufacturing, or the military.
• Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulatory standards.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Railroad industry knowledge.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts.
• Knowledge of financial concepts.
• Work assigned shifts in a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation, including weekends.
• Handle rotating on-call responsibilities that may fall outside standard hours and flexible or varying work schedules as business needs dictate.
• Wear protective equipment, such as welding shields, hard hats, and hearing protection.
• Work with equipment that intensifies heat; work outdoors in all weather conditions and in a dynamic environment with many distractions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or 4-year degree.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in transportation, logistics, rail operations, skilled trades (building/construction, electrical, or mechanical), manufacturing, or the military.
• Journeyman Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Execute and communicate the safety plan outlined by the Mechanical Department, Shop Management, and Safety Committees.
• Facilitate thorough safety and job briefings to promote safe practices and proper procedures.
• Conduct safety observations and operational tests to ensure compliance.
• Eliminate, control, and communicate shop hazards and safety issues, escalating them for resolution as necessary.
• Manage the servicing, repair, and preventive maintenance of locomotives.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and CSX rules and regulations.
• Manage manpower and facility resource utilization efficiently and effectively.
• Coach, develop, and train others to achieve desirable results.
• Perform other activities and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, wellness programs, and customizable coverage options.
• Development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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