Finishing Operations Superintendent

United States; Shell Rock (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TrinityRail Maintenance Services, Inc is seeking a Finishing Operations Superintendent at our Shell Rock, Iowa facility. The role oversees two buildings, direct supervision of supervisors and leads, and ensures safety, quality, and production targets are achieved on multiple shifts.

You’ll develop plans aligned with the manufacturing schedule, optimize staffing, and drive continuous improvements across finishing operations to Deliver Goods for the Good of All.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with industrial painting, linings, coatings, and assembly.
• Safety ownership with confined space entry and railcar movement experience.
• Strong integrity and excellent communication skills.
• Experience leading a maintenance team of 30+ employees (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead finishing operations across two buildings and multiple shifts.
• Develop and execute plans to meet production targets and schedules.
• Uphold safety standards and drive a safety culture.
• Coach and supervise supervisors and leads, ensuring accountability.
• Coordinate with other leaders to optimize plant performance.
• Manage staffing, material flow, and equipment availability.
• Identify process improvements and oversee implementation.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Job Description - Finishing Operations Superintendent (2601051)

Job Description

Finishing Operations Superintendent - ( 2601051 )

Description

TrinityRail Maintenance Services, Inc. is seeking a skilled and motivated team player to join us as a Finishing Operations Superintendent at our Shell Rock, Iowa facility. As a newly opened, state-of-the-art facility, we offer a full range of railcar maintenance services.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you’ll develop and execute plans to achieve both short and long-term goals for finishing operations across two physical buildings; organize production activities according to the manufacturing schedule, maintain a safe workplace, enhance efficiency, oversee material supply, meet production targets, uphold quality standards, and optimize staffing to support the production plan. This role directly supervises one Supervisor and multiple leads while overseeing two operations across multiple shifts.

Join our team and help us Deliver Goods for the Good of All!

What You’ll Do:

Lead and reinforce a strong safety culture by taking ownership of team safety, ensuring employees follow safe work practices, proactively addressing hazards, and holding the team accountable for safety expectations

• Convert strategic objectives into actionable plans for implementing multiple service lines within finishing operations for optimal flow between buildings 3 & 4
• Create and communicate plans to achieve both short- and long-term operational goals while collaborating with other functional leaders to advance the plant’s success
• Oversee production activities including but not limited to heavy assembly, interior linings and coatings, interior blasting and sanding, railcar movements, exterior painting, exterior blasting and sanding, decal application and finish work testing
• Establish production schedules based on shift planning, equipment effectiveness, material availability, and staffing to ensure optimal output and quality
• Oversee day-to-day team activities in for finishing operations through effective coaching and accountability, driving results to meet weekly and monthly strategic targets
• Select, assign, evaluate, coach, and train supervisors and direct employees, consistently upholding company core values and integrity
• Interpret, enforce, and hold team members accountable for following company policies and procedure
• Make decisions regarding administrative and operational matters for your group, collaborating with stakeholders as needed
• Ensure the department meets overall budgets, schedules, and performance goal
• Identify, champion, and support improvements to processes
• Develop, manage, and lead team members, fostering respectful interactions at every level
• Coordinate across value streams and synchronize efforts between production and repair activities

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

• 5 years of related experience (or equivalent)
• Experience with industrial painting, linings, coatings, assembly and related trades is required
• Safety ownership with proven experience managing confined space entry, railcar movement, and working at heights
• Uncompromising integrity and excellent communication skills
• Preferred: Experience in leading and managing a maintenance services team of 30 or more employees