Field Operations Supervisor

Union Tank Car Company; Chaney (IA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Transco Rail Services, part of Marmon Holdings, is seeking a hands-on Site Leader to oversee daily railcar repair operations in Clinton, Iowa. You will supervise a skilled workforce, align work with customer expectations, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity.

You will drive staffing, training, toolbox talks, track repair progress, report KPIs, participate in safety and quality audits, and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 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 with KPIs, reporting, and operational metrics.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety practices

Quality standards

Staffing & scheduling

Communication skills

KPIs & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or some college

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do:

This role is responsible for overseeing daily railcar repair operations while leading a skilled workforce and ensuring alignment with customer expectations. On any given day, you will:

• 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 with a passion for safety, team development, and operational performance.

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
• 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:

(To be customized per posting/location)

Location:

Clinton, Iowa

Shift:

First Shift, Monday - Friday 5:30am - 3:00pm

Compensation:

Base Salary: $76,000 - $80,000

Compensation & Benefits

We know this role requires skill, flexibility, and commitment, and we compensate accordingly.

What you can expect:

• 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

Why Transco?

• Prioritizes safety and people first
• Invests in training and development
• Offers real career mobility, not just lateral moves
• Is backed by the strength and stability of a global organization

Not Sure If You Check Every Box?

If you have the right mindset, work ethic, and foundational skills; we can help you build the rest.

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. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. 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.