Field Ooperations Supervisor

Union Tank Car Company; Bedford Park (IL); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Transco Rail Services is seeking a Field Operations Supervisor to lead site-level operations and build high-performing teams in a busy railcar repair environment in Bedford Park, IL. The role focuses on safety, quality, and continuous improvement while ensuring efficient production and accurate customer updates.

You will recruit and schedule staff, drive KPI performance, and partner with safety and quality audits.

Formación

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of safety practices and quality standards.
• Experience working with KPIs, reporting, and operational metrics.
• Ability to manage teams, schedules, and production priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead site operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Conduct daily site walks to monitor work progress, identify risks, and ensure compliance.
• Drive performance against KPIs including turnaround time, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage staffing through recruitment, scheduling, training, and workforce planning.
• Facilitate daily team huddles to align on safety and production goals.
• Ensure accurate and timely repair tracking, reporting, and customer updates.
• Monitor and report KPIs including productivity, turnaround, and cost metrics.
• Participate in and support safety and quality audits.
• Oversee billing accuracy and timely completion.
• Support employee development, onboarding, and training initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement and visual management practices.

Conocimientos

People leadership

Safety compliance

KPI reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or some college

Descripción del empleo

Transco Rail Services As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Build Your Career in Site Leadership & Railcar Repair Operations At Transco Rail Services, we don’t just repair railcars, we keep critical industries moving. As part of Marmon Rail (a Berkshire Hathaway company), we operate a growing network of facilities and field service teams across North America, supporting customers in transportation, energy, and manufacturing.

We are looking for a Field Operations Supervisor to lead site-level operations, drive performance, and build high-performing teams. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about safety, quality, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead site operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity
• Conduct daily site walks to monitor work progress, identify risks, and ensure compliance
• Drive performance against key metrics including turnaround time, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction
• Manage staffing through recruitment, scheduling, training, and workforce planning
• Facilitate daily team huddles (toolbox talks) to align on safety and production goals
• Ensure accurate and timely repair tracking, reporting, and customer updates
• Monitor and report KPIs including productivity, turnaround, and cost metrics
• Participate in and support safety and quality audits
• Oversee billing accuracy and timely completion
• Support employee development, onboarding, and training initiatives
• Lead and reinforce continuous improvement and visual management practices

What Makes This Role Different:

• Leadership Impact - Directly influence site performance, culture, and team success
• Operational Ownership - Full responsibility for site execution and customer delivery
• Growth Opportunity - Career paths across Transco, Marmon Rail, and 100+ Marmon companies
• Dynamic Environment - Every day brings new challenges in a fast-paced operation

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a strong, hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of safety practices and quality standards
• Ability to manage teams, schedules, and production priorities
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with KPIs, reporting, and operational metrics

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree or some college
• Experience in railcar repair, manufacturing, or industrial environments
• Background in multi-site or customer-facing operations
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
• Supervisory Responsibility: Directly manages site employees and daily operations

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, and employee development
• Leads disciplinary actions and conflict resolution in accordance with company policies

Work Environment:

• Combination of field and office-based work
• Regular time spent in a railcar repair facility environment
• Exposure to industrial conditions (noise, weather, equipment movement)
• Physical activity including walking, climbing, and light lifting
• May require extended hours based on operational needs

Site Specific Details:

• Location: Bedford Park, IL
• Shift: 3rd shift 10PM - 6:30AM
• Compensation: Base Salary: $75,000-$80,000

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Stable, long-term career within a growing organization
• Full Benefits – Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off + paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities across Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway companies
• Pay Range: 67,500.00 - 82,500.00

Equal Opportunity Employer Transco is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.