Rail & Retail Operations Supervisor

Dolese Bros. Co.•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Grow your career with a company built on Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, and Stewardship. As a Rail & Retail Operations Supervisor at Dolese, you are responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of daily rail terminal operations, ensuring that the right materials are positioned, unloaded, and handled safely to support customer demand and logistics plans. This role provides direct, hands-on supervision of hourly production and maintenance employees, coordinates daily work activities, and ensures rail terminal operations are performed in accordance with company standards, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations. The Rail & Retail Operations Supervisor partners closely with the Logistics Manager and rail support teams to execute rail plans, maintain reliable yard operations, and support consistent product flow to customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in railyard, aggregate, or industrial operations with a general understanding of conveyors and associated processing equipment.
Experience coordinating site-level rail activities and communicating with rail carriers (e.g., BNSF, Union Pacific) to support daily operations.
Experience following established quality control procedures and identifying issues related to gradations or material quality for escalation to operations or quality teams.
Strong commitment to maintaining a safe work history and consistently following established safety policies and procedures.
Proactive safety mindset with active support of and participation in the site safety program.
Effective leadership skills with the ability to guide, support, and hold employees accountable.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude that builds trust and fosters strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey information, provide direction, and foster collaboration.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand equipment condition and maintenance needs.
Good math skills, including the ability to calculate stockpile volumes, conveyor belt speeds, sheave speeds, and other operational measurements.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong organization and time‑management skills with the ability to manage site-level priorities and execute responsibilities with minimal day-to-day direction.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including swing shift, graveyard shift, over-time, and weekends as required.
Ability to work near, around or on light and heavy equipment and in an industrial environment.
Lift objects of various dimensions and up to 100lbs. of weight frequently.
Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects.
Ability to use vibration producing tools frequently.
Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions.
Ability to repeatedly reach, squat and tolerate prolonged standing/walking/sitting.
Ability to frequently walk on uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining, Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Possession of a valid state supervisor’s green card preferred.
Working knowledge of APEX preferred.

Responsibilities

Enforce all company policies and applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations, including MSHA and OSHA requirements.
Take an active leadership role in the site safety execution by leading relevant topics for catwalk conversations, reinforcing safety expectations, and ensuring compliance with established programs.
Ensure all assigned employees receive required task training and that training documentation is completed accurately and on time.
Conduct regular site inspections to identify and address safety, maintenance, and compliance issues.
Investigate incidents and safety concerns, identify contributing factors and root cause, and implement corrective actions in coordination with management.
Support environmental compliance activities at the assigned location(s), including dust control, SPCC, SWP3, air quality practices, and required inspections, as applicable.
Supervise daily rail terminal activities including railcar unloading, material handling, stockpiling, and loadout operations in accordance with established plans and procedures.
Monitor daily operating conditions, inventory levels, and material flow to support customer demand and logistics schedules.
Coordinate staffing and work assignments for production crews, adjusting resources as needed to address operating conditions, safety considerations, and schedule changes.
Conduct monthly stockpile inventories and complete required inventory adjustments and documentation.
Coordinate site-level execution at assigned location(s) of inbound and outbound rail movements in alignment with plans established by the Logistics Manager, including day-to-day communication with BNSF and Union Pacific to address scheduling, spotting, and operational issues.
Communicate with quarries, sales, logistics teams, and railroad contacts to execute daily rail activities, identify operational constraints, and escalate issues as appropriate.
Support efforts to avoid demurrage, detention, or accessorial charges by maintaining yard readiness, workforce availability, and timely communication of site conditions.
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance execution for rail terminal infrastructure, conveyors, and material handling systems to support safe and reliable operations.
Ensure plant and mobile equipment inspections, lubrication, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities are completed in accordance with maintenance programs.
Review maintenance findings, including inspection results and oil analysis data, and escalate concerns or trends to maintenance and management teams as needed.
Coordinate with maintenance teams and vendors to address identified issues, minimize downtime, and support continuous equipment reliability.
Monitor dust suppression systems and ensure proper operation and maintenance to remain within regulatory and environmental limits.
Provide direct supervision of assigned hourly production, maintenance, and support employees.
Assist with interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of hourly production, maintenance and support staff.
Promote accountability, teamwork, and consistent performance through regular feedback, coaching, and performance discussions.
Be present at designated clock-in locations prior to the start of each shift to support attendance monitoring, observe work readiness, and participate in catwalk conversations.
Complete required operational, safety, inventory, and maintenance reports accurately and on time.
Execute daily operational priorities and rail plans established by the Logistics Manager.
Communicate site performance, operational constraints, staffing concerns, safety issues, and equipment readiness to management in a timely manner.
Support management-led continuous improvement initiatives by providing site‑level input and identifying execution challenges or improvement opportunities.
Provide hands-on operational support as needed to maintain continuity of rail terminal operations during staffing shortages or operational disruptions.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance at the worksite or assigned work location(s).
Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.