Operations Manager SLGW

Patriot Rail Company; Salt Lake City (UT); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Patriot Rail Company in Salt Lake City seeks an Operations Manager to lead railroad operations, drive safety, efficiency and profitability, and implement effective processes across the region to meet strategic goals. The role reports to the Regional Operations Manager and requires strong leadership, budget discipline and a focus on customer service.

You will supervise crews, develop operating procedures, manage capital and asset utilization, liaise with interchange partners, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred for leadership role.
• Minimum 5–8 years in railroad with supervisory duties.
• Knowledge of FRA regulations required.
• Budget management experience in railroad operations preferred.
• Conductor certification and railroad engineer experience preferred.
• Must pass safety, background, and physical requirements.

Responsabilités

• Oversee safety, service performance, operating practices and financial performance of railroad operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental laws and company policies.
• Lead execution of railroad operations to meet budget and financial goals.
• Direct planning and budget development to support regional goals.
• Develop new business opportunities and maintain customer relationships.
• Select, train, manage and coach employees.

Connaissances

Verbal comprehension

Communication skills

Reasoning skills

Time management

Formation

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Description du poste

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Operations Manager reports directly to the Regional Operations Manager and is responsible for all facets of railroad operations. The Operations Manager must improve profitability by driving safety, efficiency, and effective processes. This position is employed by an affiliated company of Patriot Rail.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing the safety, service performance, operating practices and financial performance of railroad operations.
• Accountable for safety and environmental law compliance including adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Lead the execution of the railroad operations to meet or exceed budget and other financial goals through direction and interaction with the management team.
• Direct planning and budget development of the railroad to support strategic business goals of the Region and Company.
• Develops new business opportunities, ensures excellent customer service, expands business and maintains existing relationships.
• Selects, trains, manages and coaches employees.
• Implement Company policies and procedures and promote Company core values both within and outside the Organization.
• Develop and maintain high performance standards and positive employee relations within the Railroad.
• Build and maintain a positive relationship with customers and interchange partners.
• Evaluate Railroad asset requirements and capital improvement projects to improve performance and asset utilization.
• Accountable for the development and periodic review of operating procedures for all railroad including all technical, operational and support functions.
• Additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified candidates should have at least a high school diploma; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years work experience in the railroad industry with supervisory duties.
• Knowledge and understanding of FRA regulations required.
• Current/prior railroad budget management experience required.
• Current/prior railroad Conductor required and Railroad Engineer Certification preferred.
• Strong management and customer relations skills required.
• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries.
• Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety steel-toe boots, or safety glasses.
• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, including on-call 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, with extended periods of time away from home and short rest between assignments in accordance with the hours of service regulation.
• Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examination.
• Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol.
• Must pass all required assessments.
• Must pass a background screening.
• May require a post-offer medical examination, including drug and physical capabilities test.
• Valid Driver's License

COMPETENCIES

• Verbal comprehension Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.
• Communication skills Provide clear instructions/directions.
• Reasoning skills Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Time Management Values time and manages time effectively.Effectively prioritizes and can manage a broad range of activities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, write, talk, type and hear. Associate is occasionally required to sit, stoop, bend and/or kneel and lift and/or move up to 80 lbs. Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

ANTICIPATED PERCENT OF TRAVEL

0%-10%

SAFETY

Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility. We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day - regardless of their role in the Company. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.

"The Patriot Way."

At Patriot, we value our relationships - with our customers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders. We know that safety, integrity, reliability, ethical behavior and exceptional customer service are critical to building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Everyone at Patriot - from the mailroom to the boardroom - embraces those values. More importantly, as a team, we make it our business to demonstrate them in everything we do. It's "The Patriot Way."

Equal Opportunity Employer

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