Railyard Assistant Terminal Manager

ConGlobal•Glendale, AZ

10d•$55,000 - $74,500•Onsite

About The Position

ConGlobal is seeking a Railyard Assistant Terminal Manager to support the Terminal Manager in overseeing all aspects of railyard operations. This role focuses on safety, administration, maintenance, train performance, and productivity. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. You will partner with the Terminal Manager to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as train performance, lifts per hour, and cost per hour. Additionally, you will be instrumental in enhancing employee engagement and retention, managing staff development, and fostering strong relationships between ConGlobal and local railroad officers. Responsibilities include enforcing company policies, managing terminal purchases and budgets, ensuring accurate payroll processing, and overseeing training and orientation for all new employees. This role offers paid training, competitive pay, excellent benefits, and long-term advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Must have 3-5 years of experience in Intermodal, Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.
1-3 years of leadership experience in a related field.
Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are mandatory.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, MS Office suite, and other relevant software.
Strong work ethic and the ability to lead by example.
Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
Must pass a pre-employment background verification, physical and drug screening.
Open availability

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent related experience.
Experience in rail operations, safety management, or related fields.
Knowledge of KPIs in rail yard operations (Train Performance, Lifts per Hour, Cost per Hour).
Experience in managing budgets, purchasing, and payroll systems.
Prior experience in employee training and development.

Responsibilities

Assist the Terminal Manager in managing day-to-day operations of the railyard, ensuring safety, efficiency, and productivity.
Partner with Terminal Manager to meet KPIs such as Train Performance, Lifts per Hour, and Cost per Hour.
Develop and drive engagement and retention strategies for terminal staff to improve overall satisfaction and performance.
Build collaborative partnerships between ConGlobal and local railroad officers to ensure smooth operations.
Act as the primary point of contact between ConGlobal and its customers, addressing concerns and fostering strong customer relationships.
Enforce and uphold all ConGlobal rules, regulations, and policies, administering disciplinary actions when necessary.
Monitor and approve terminal purchases, ensuring expenditures stay within budget.
Approve weekly time and attendance, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of payroll data.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure the terminal is fully staffed and that staffing needs are met.
Own the training and orientation process for all employees, ensuring their success and ongoing development.
Provide terminal metrics and reports to management as required.
Perform other administrative and non-administrative duties as assigned.