Railyard Assistant Terminal Manager
About The Position
The Railyard Assistant Terminal Manager supports the Terminal Manager in overseeing railyard operations, with a focus on safety, administration, maintenance, train performance, and productivity. The role partners with the Terminal Manager to meet key performance indicators, including train performance, lifts per hour, and cost per hour, while supporting employee engagement, retention, development, and relationships with local railroad officers. The position also serves as the primary point of contact between ConGlobal and its customers, enforces company policies, monitors purchases and budgets, approves weekly time and attendance, and oversees employee training and orientation. The role requires open availability for all shifts, weekends, and holidays, and work in an outdoor railyard with varying weather conditions.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in intermodal, transportation, logistics, or supply chain management.
- 1–3 years of leadership experience in a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, the MS Office suite, and other relevant software.
- Strong work ethic and ability to lead by example.
- Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
- Must pass pre-employment background verification, physical, and drug screening.
- Open availability, including all shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in rail operations, safety management, or related fields.
- Knowledge of rail-yard operations KPIs, including train performance, lifts per hour, and cost per hour.
- Experience managing budgets, purchasing, and payroll systems.
- Prior experience in employee training and development.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Terminal Manager with day-to-day railyard operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and productivity.
- Partner with the Terminal Manager to meet KPIs including train performance, lifts per hour, and cost per hour.
- Develop and drive employee engagement and retention strategies.
- Build collaborative partnerships between ConGlobal and local railroad officers.
- Act as the primary point of contact between ConGlobal and customers, addressing concerns and fostering relationships.
- Enforce company rules, regulations, and policies, including administering disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Monitor and approve terminal purchases and ensure expenditures remain within budget.
- Approve weekly time and attendance and ensure payroll data is accurate and submitted on time.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to meet terminal staffing needs.
- Oversee training and orientation for employees and support their ongoing development.
- Provide terminal metrics and reports to management as required.
- Perform other administrative and non-administrative duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid training
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
