Director of Operations – Vehicle Processing & Rail

Road & Rail Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M"

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Disability Benefits

PPE Provided

Leadership Development Opportunities

Veteran-Friendly Workplace

Promote from Within

Job summary

Road & Rail Services in Huntsville, AL seeks a Director of Operations to lead Vehicle Processing and Railcar Preparation. You will direct daily operations, build high‑performing teams, sustain strong customer relationships, and ensure excellence across automotive logistics and railroad support services.

The role requires balancing safety, productivity, quality, and financial performance while guiding site leadership through strategic decisions and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive operations management experience in automotive, vehicle processing, railroad operations, logistics, or related industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple departments, large teams, or complex operational functions.
• Proven ability to lead and develop management personnel.
• Experience with budgeting, labor management, cost control, and operational performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for vehicle processing and railcar preparation operations.
• Oversee daily production activities, staffing, workflow, and operational performance.
• Establish measurable performance goals focused on productivity, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements that reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Ensure equipment, facilities, and labor resources are effectively utilized.
• Respond to operational challenges, production interruptions, and changing customer requirements.

Skills

Operations leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Road & Rail Services in Huntsville, AL seeks a Director of Operations to lead Vehicle Processing and Railcar Preparation. You will direct daily operations, build high‑performing teams, sustain strong customer relationships, and ensure excellence across automotive logistics and railroad support services.

The role requires balancing safety, productivity, quality, and financial performance while guiding site leadership through strategic decisions and operational improvements.