Auto Train Supervisor

Drummac Inc; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-Term Disability coverage

Short-term Disability coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation time

Spring Health Mental Health & Employee

Job summary

Drummac, Inc. seeks an Auto Train Supervisor in Lorton, VA to lead daily vehicle loading/unloading operations and maintain loading records. You will coordinate with the Auto Train Manager, optimize staffing, and enforce safety standards across all carriers served.

Required are a valid driver’s license, 3+ years in transportation with 1+ year in a supervisory role, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 25% may be needed; a pre-employment background check is conducted.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing, and reasoning skills).
• At least three (3) years of transportation industry work experience with a minimum of one (1) year at the Supervisor level.
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel overnight as required by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact; coordinate with Drummac Auto Train Manager for adjustments.
• Lead the team and adjust staffing levels daily based on volume while maintaining first-class service.
• Monitor safety compliance and conduct health and safety audits.
• Coach and develop staff; provide training and disciplinary counseling as needed.
• Process payroll, manage daily budget, vacation schedules, and training assignments.
• Submit daily reports on loading records, inventory, and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Staff development

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Company Description

Drummac, Inc. is an integrated railroad services company that specializes in providing mechanical and janitorial services to the transportation industry. With operations located across the United States, the services we perform range in scope from routine mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs, audits, cleaning, and specialty railroad services to providing equipment and supplies for the transportation industry with a niche in passenger rail. We provide these services using in-house resources, which enables us to provide best-in-class quality control.

Company Description

Drummac, Inc. is an integrated railroad services company that specializes in providing mechanical and janitorial services to the transportation industry. With operations located across the United States, the services we perform range in scope from routine mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs, audits, cleaning, and specialty railroad services to providing equipment and supplies for the transportation industry with a niche in passenger rail. We provide these services using in-house resources, which enables us to provide best-in-class quality control.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading the Auto Train team to complete daily loading and unloading of vehicles from the carriers, maintaining loading records including records of drivers and chockers who work on each vehicle, directs traffic onto the carriers, and inspects loaded carriers.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary contact for the client, and coordinates with the Drummac Auto Train Manager on any necessary adjustments to meet the client’s needs.
• Leads the team to operate efficiently by adjusting staffing levels daily according to the volume need while maintaining first in class customer service.
• Monitors operations to ensure that staff members comply with all safety rules.
• Promotes safe work activities by conducting and reviewing frequent health and safety audits and sets expectations of direct reports to ensure safe practices are always followed.
• Supervises employee performance and coaches in the moment to develop the team for success.
• Assists with new hire training, policy and procedure compliance, and disciplinary counseling.
• Processes payroll, completes and communicates the daily budget, maintains vacation schedules, and assigns and ensures training.
• Submits a daily report of loading records, inventory, and staffing.
• Ensures that all employees perform to the required standards of operation.
• Requires constant and close interaction with the management team as well as Drummac’s client.
• Wears and uses required protective equipment while working.
• Takes responsibility for own safety while on the job and drives a safety focus with the entire team.
• Travel periodically (up to 25% travel or as directed by management).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing, and reasoning skills); Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• At least three (3) years of transportation industry work experience with a minimum of one (1) year at the Supervisor level.
• Strong communication (both written and verbal), analytical, and persuasive skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of clients, employees, and leadership.
• Must be able to multi-task and have strong supervisory, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• General working knowledge of FRA regulations, OSHA 1910 and 1926 standards, DOT standards and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory standards.
• General understanding of equipment capabilities and requirements of different types of jobs.
• Ability to work in a wide range of environments including those involving hazardous conditions which may require lifting or exerting force exceeding 50 lbs.
• Must have appropriate licenses and certifications.
• Ability to work in excess of regularly scheduled hours when necessary.
• Ability to travel overnight as required by business needs.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background and substance screening process including, but not limited to, employment verifications, criminal search and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) search as well followed by ongoing verifications throughout employment to ensure that all records meet company policy standards.

Starting rate for full-time Auto Train Supervisor candidates in Lorton, VA : $24-$26/hour. In addition to the wage, full-time employees will be offered the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-Term Disability coverage
• Short-term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid vacation time
• Spring Health Mental Health & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Drummac is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a drug free work environment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Drummac, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.