Site Manager - Railcar Repair

Compass Rail Services•Chicago, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Manager is responsible for overseeing operations at RRA locations, managing crew members depending on car flow. This role ensures safe, efficient, and profitable inspection and repair of railroad rolling stock, while maintaining compliance with AAR, FRA, and OSHA standards. The Site Manager leads onboarding and training, drives performance metrics, and communicates effectively with internal teams and railroad partners.

Requirements

AAR, FRA, and OSHA standards compliance
Onboarding and training leadership
Performance metrics driving
Effective communication with internal teams and railroad partners
Site-specific and Compass safety training enforcement
SDOP updates based on operational changes
Material staging area organization
Equipment needs identification
Truck and equipment maintenance documentation
Labor adjustment based on car flow for efficiency
Training documentation and compliance management
Monitoring and meeting target hours, reporting deviations
Coordination with Director of Health and Safety for regulatory compliance
Maintenance of inspection and repair records with Director of Quality
Collaboration with railroads and internal departments (billing, purchasing, scheduling)
Emergency response (derailments, bad order cars)
Support for Business Development in customer identification and qualification
Management of MRU call-out work
Filling in for other managers as needed
Monitoring employee work hours for accuracy

Nice To Haves

Experience in railcar repair operations
Knowledge of AAR, FRA, and OSHA regulations
Leadership and team management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Proficiency in relevant software and systems

Responsibilities

Supervise inspections, maintenance, and repair of rolling stock at assigned location(s)
Lead onboarding and training for new crew members
Maintain communication structure with RR Ops and CRS teams
Strategize crew scheduling to maximize car flow and site profitability
Enforce site-specific and Compass safety training requirements
Update and manage SDOPs based on operational changes
Organize material staging areas and identify equipment needs
Ensure truck and equipment maintenance is documented and up to date
Adjust labor needs based on car flow to meet efficiency goals
Manage training documentation and compliance for all assigned employees
Monitor and meet target hours set by estimating team; report deviations
Coordinate with Director of Health and Safety to ensure regulatory compliance
Work with Director of Quality to maintain inspection and repair records
Collaborate with railroads and internal departments (billing, purchasing, scheduling)
Respond to emergencies such as derailments or bad order cars
Support Business Development in identifying and qualifying new customers
Manage MRU call-out work and fill in for other managers as needed
Monitors employees worked hours are accurate each day