FMO Supervisor Trainee Program

TTX; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TTX is seeking a candidate for a structured training program to develop into a frontline supervisory role in railcar repair and operations. The role combines office and outdoor rail yard work, with mentorship from experienced supervisors and leaders.

You will participate in safety-focused training, gain exposure to repair operations, and receive ongoing feedback and development planning during the ramp-up period. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in developing into a frontline supervisory role within railcar repair, transportation, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Strong commitment to safety, learning, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication, problem‑solving, organization, and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured training focused on safety and railcar repair standards.
• Develop knowledge of inspection, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Support daily shop operations including workflow coordination and production tracking.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Learn basic supervisory practices including coaching and performance follow-up.
• Assist with monitoring labor, materials, staffing, and resources for efficient operations.
• Learn to supervise represented employees per collective bargaining agreements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, engineering, industrial technology, supply chain, transportation, logistics, or related field

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in structured training focused on safety, railcar repair standards, operational processes, leadership fundamentals, and applicable company policies.
• Develop working knowledge of railcar inspection, maintenance, and repair activities, including applicable AAR, FRA, and company standards.
• Support daily shop operations, including workflow coordination, production tracking, quality expectations, and communication of operational priorities.
• Promote and reinforce safe work practices while supporting compliance with safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and company expectations.
• Learn and apply basic supervisory practices, including coaching, communication, performance follow-up, employee engagement, and conflict resolution.
• Assistwith monitoring labor, materials, staffing coverage, and operating resources to support efficient and effective repair operations.
• Develop the ability to supervise represented employeesin accordance withapplicable collective bargaining agreements and company policies.

Training and Development

• Complete a structured ramp-up period with defined learningobjectivesand increasing operational responsibility.
• Participate in formal training covering safety, railcar repair standards, regulatory requirements, operational processes, and leadership expectations.
• Receive mentorship and coaching from experienced supervisors, managers, and operations leaders.
• Gain exposure to core areas of FMO repair operations through field-based learning and practical assignments.
• Receive ongoing feedback and development planning throughout the training period.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, engineering, industrial technology, supply chain, transportation,logistics, ora relatedfield preferred.
• Early careerexperience through internships, co-ops, campus leadership, military experience, operations exposure, or related hands‑on work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated interest indeveloping intoa frontline supervisory role within railcar repair, transportation, manufacturing, maintenance, or industrial operations.
• Strong commitment to safety, learning, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication, problem‑solving, organization, and leadership potential.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role combines office and outdoor rail yard work. You’ll be active throughout the day—walking the site, engaging with employees, and supporting operations. Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs), use of tools, and standard vision and communication abilities are required.

Work schedules may vary depending on operational demands. Candidates must be comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Additional Information

This job description outlines key responsibilities and expectations but is not intended to be a complete list of all duties. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.