General Supervisor (Car)

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Conway (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. seeks a Mechanical Supervisor to oversee locomotive and car repair quality, coordinating with the control center to optimize shop and train movements. The role includes training subordinates and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of related experience with a preference for 3–5 years, and a High School Diploma/GED, with Engineering studies considered a plus. Shift work and on-site responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years minimum work experience
• Preferred: 3–5 years of related experience
• High School Diploma/GED (BS) and Engineering related education preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitors quality of repair to locomotives and/or cars to assure high reliability of fleet.
• Works with control center on scheduling of locomotives in and out of shop and all train movements to minimize delays.
• Provides training to subordinates.
• Ensures all procedures and instructions relating to environmental matters are adhered to by employees.
• Ensures quality issues are addressed and that work performed at all locations is in accordance with requirements.
• Ensures employees carry out this work within Federal, State, and Corporate Safety Regulations.
• Keeps records of locomotive and/or car work performed on their shift and makes recommendations for improvements in procedure, shop equipment, or facilities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mechanical Supervisor

Education

High School Diploma/GED (BS)

Engineering - Engineering Science

Tools

MS Excel/Spreadsheets

MS Outlook

MS Powerpoint/Presentations

MS Word/Word Processing

Job description

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

• Monitors quality of repair to locomotives and/or cars to assure high reliability of locomotive and/or car fleet.
• Works with control center on scheduling of locomotives in & out ofshop & all train movements to minimize delays to trains & shopproduction.
• Provides training to subordinates.
• Ensures all procedures & instructions relating to environmentalmatters are adhered to by employees.
• Ensures quality issues are addressed and that work performed at alllocations is in accordance with requirements.
• Ensures employees carry out this work within the parameters ofFederal, State, & Corporate Safety Regulations, thus requiringcomplete familiarization with these statutes & rules.
• Keeps records of locomotive and/or car work performed on their shiftand makes recommendations for improvements in procedure, shopequipment, or facilities to assure maximum safety, production, andlocomotive and/or car performance.

Job Related Experience:

Minimum Level: 1-2 years

Preferred Level: 3-5 years

Education:

Preferred Level: High School Diploma/GED (BS)

Preferred Majors: Engineering - Engineering Science

Licenses / Certifications:

Required: None listed

Preferred: None listed

Technical Skills:

• MS Excel/Spreadsheets
• MS Outlook
• MS Powerpoint/Presentations
• MS Word/Word Processing

Skills and Abilities:

• Communication Skills
• Mechanical Supervisor

Future Jobs:

Work Conditions

• Shift Work: Yes
• On-Call: Yes

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com .

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.

650 W. Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30308