Operations Manager - Ste. Genevieve, MO

R.J. Corman Careers•Sainte Genevieve, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

R. J. Corman Switching Company is seeking an Operations Manager in the St. Genevieve, MO area. Accountability: Supervises and performs the daily operations of an industrial switching location to meet delivery schedules. While working alongside crew, also oversees efficient operation through planning and control of train movement, train crew scheduling, supervising pickup of incoming railcars, timely delivery of freight to respective locations, and pick-up and return of empties.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience with train handling in a crewmember capacity, and two to three years specifically as a supervisor or manager.
Requires pulling, controlling, and maneuvering onto and off equipment
Perform a rapid, horizontal hand torque action with a force of 150 lbs
Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 lbs
Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on ladders and uneven terrain in a safe manner

Nice To Haves

Prefer specific experience with operations planning and maintenance of good employee relations.
Demonstrated ability to develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel in achieving train-handling objectives.

Responsibilities

Supervises and performs daily transportation operations.
Determines the operating schedule necessary to make customer deliveries within specified time frames.
Upon approval to hire, recruits, selects, places and arranges for job training for all divisional train handling personnel.
Plans and schedules locomotive usage and personnel assignments to ensure operation of trains to meet pickup and delivery schedules.
Assures procedures are in place for obtaining proper track clearance, and that appropriate communications systems are in place and in working order to ensure safe movement of trains.
Monitors the daily operation of all trains and trouble shoots issues that impact efficient operation.
Manages the compliance of train operations to company policies, procedures and practices in all areas, including accounting, inventory, purchasing, equipment usage and maintenance, expense and time reporting, human resources, safety and DOT.
Recommends wage and promotional changes concerning divisional personnel to company leadership.
Manages labor, equipment and other costs within pre-approved budgets.
Establishes safe operating procedures for employees, vehicles and equipment under his supervision; assures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local employee safety (FRA and OSHA) and DOT regulations.
Insures timely reporting and investigation of employee injuries and train accidents.
Develops corrective and preventative action in response to injuries and accidents.
Assures that training plans are in place to upgrade employee job skills and achieve FRA-required compliance training.
Obtains materials and supplies to support train operations.
Troubleshoots customer complaints associated with train operation and freight delivery; maintains communications and relations with customer personnel when on-site.
Keeps company leadership informed of significant operational issues and opportunities.
Maintains data / information and produces required reports based on operational and financial site performance.
Participates in annual goal setting and budgeting.
Manages and handles rule violations.
Requires availability 24/7/365 for emergencies / operational needs.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
Company paid life insurance
Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary identity theft protection
Flexible spending account benefits
Paid maternity leave
8 paid holidays
Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
Employee Assistance Program
401K retirement savings plan
Work boot allowance
Employee referral program
Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train