Hands-On Mechanical Operations Leader

Road & Rail Services, Inc.; Greensburg (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Boot allowance

PPE provided

Career advancement opportunities

Veteran-friendly workplace

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily operations at our Greensburg, IN facility. This hands-on role requires managing teams, upholding safety standards, solving production challenges, and keeping operations running smoothly.

The successful candidate will work across manufacturing, logistics, and rail-related environments, supervising staff, coordinating workloads, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining OSHA/compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience leading employees in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing operational demands.
• Experience addressing employee performance, attendance, and accountability.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily site activities to meet customer expectations, production goals, and quality standards.
• Coordinate staffing, workloads, and operational priorities to maximize efficiency.
• Identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Monitor productivity, service quality, and overall site performance.
• Ensure employees follow established SOPs.
• Supervise, coach, and develop employees to build a productive, accountable workforce.
• Address attendance, performance, and workplace conduct concerns promptly and professionally.
• Participate in hiring, training, disciplinary decisions, and employee evaluations.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Promote teamwork, communication, and a positive work environment.
• Maintain a strong safety culture by enforcing company policies and customer requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections, safety audits, and operational assessments.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, FRA, DOT, and industry regulations.
• Investigate safety concerns, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate existing processes to identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop solutions to reduce operational delays and improve workflow.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation, reports, and performance records.
• Communicate regularly with leadership regarding site performance, staffing, and operational needs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Road & Rail Services is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily operations at our Greensburg, IN facility. This hands-on role requires managing teams, upholding safety standards, solving production challenges, and keeping operations running smoothly.

The successful candidate will work across manufacturing, logistics, and rail-related environments, supervising staff, coordinating workloads, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining OSHA/compliance standards.