Railcar Repair Operations Supervisor

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation•Youngwood, PA

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About The Position

Responsible for the full cycle of operations, production quality, and the supervision and safety of crew members at assigned worksites. The supervisor ensures timely, high-quality repairs and effective communication with customers and stakeholders; promotes proactive workplace safety, proper PPE use, and documented team training; and ensures repair work and documentation comply with customer and regulatory requirements. The role manages 2–20+ direct reports, coordinates work with railroad leadership, participates in repairs as needed, and handles operational, administrative, and personnel responsibilities. The position requires railcar repair industry experience, supervisory experience in a machine shop or manufacturing setting, and the physical ability to meet the listed demands and pass a DOT physical. Salary: $75,000–$85,000 a year.

Requirements

Experience in the railcar repair industry.
Supervisory experience in a machine shop or manufacturing setting.
Undergraduate degree, technical school degree, or equivalent experience.
Basic competency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Valid driver’s license; a Motor Vehicle Report will be conducted as part of the hiring process.
Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
Ability to perform the specified physical activities and lifting, handling, and pulling demands, with or without accommodation.
Ability to work outdoors, in hot or cold conditions in small spaces, around fumes and airborne particles, and in areas with mechanical vibrations and loud machinery and tools.
Use required PPE and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Manage 2–20+ direct reports.
Establish, prioritize, and assign work schedules and assignments, set performance expectations, and hold the team accountable for results.
Interact directly with railroad leadership to coordinate railcar locations and crew work activities.
Oversee day-to-day compliance with safety procedures and ensure proper PPE use and proactive identification of worksite risks.
Ensure teams are properly trained and training is effectively documented.
Directly participate in railcar repairs as needed.
Ensure repair work meets customer and regulatory requirements and maintain quality documentation for team members at supervised locations.
Purchase supplies, tools, and safety equipment within budgetary guidelines.
Review billing cards submitted by railcar mechanics and submit bills to the central office using a computer system and Railcar Rx system.
Create customer estimates.
Interview, hire, coach, and discipline employees with management support.
Conduct performance appraisals and job-related training throughout the year.
Respond appropriately to FRA and AAR audits.
Maintain clean shop, administrative, and vehicle environments.
Oversee monthly maintenance of company vehicles.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.