Operations Supervisor - Dravosburg, PA

Watco Transloading; Dravosburg (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

On-the-job training

Leadership development

Career advancement

Job summary

Watco Transloading is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Dravosburg, PA, to support facility leadership, safety oversight, and environmental compliance while driving operational execution and resource planning.

The role requires hands-on leadership in daily terminal activities, with responsibilities spanning performance monitoring, staffing, and ensuring service excellence for customers.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Minimum of 2 years of operational leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing team with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
• Promote Watco Foundation and Customer First Principles across all levels.
• Guide daily operations in the field and ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Enforce compliance with Watco safety rules and procedures.
• Assist in managing terminal operations to optimize resources, schedules, and staffing.
• Lead safety meetings, audits, and observations; empower team to stop unsafe actions.
• Monitor maintenance needs and coordinate repairs and preventive planning.
• Support review of operational KPIs and implement process improvements.
• Assist with P&L management including budget support and cost control.
• Review billing for contractual compliance and revenue capture.
• Participate in capital planning and cost-saving initiatives.
• Build and maintain customer relationships and ensure service excellence.
• Maintain documentation, training logs, and compliance reporting.
• Ensure onboarding and ongoing development of team members; address performance issues.

Skills

Driver's License

Leadership experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Logistics / Supply Chain

Job description

Job Location: Dravosburg, PA Facility-15034

Office Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Hourly

Job Type: Full Time

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco .

Here’s what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

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The primary purpose of the Operations Supervisor position is to support the operations and business management of the facility, including safety oversight, environmental compliance, operational leadership, and P&L management support. This position provides visible, hands‑on leadership in daily terminal activities while assisting with resource planning, team development, performance monitoring, and overall operational execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Promote and model Watco’s Foundation and Customer First Principles, maintaining professionalism and effective communication across all levels
• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader in the field to guide daily operations and ensure alignment with company objectives
• Model and enforce compliance with all Watco safety rules, company procedures, and applicable regulations
• Assist in managing terminal operations to optimize resources, schedules, and staffing to meet customer needs
• Participate in and lead safety meetings, job briefings, audits, safe observations, and efficiency testing; empower team members to stop unsafe actions and correct issues immediately
• Monitor facility and equipment maintenance needs; coordinate repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance planning
• Support ongoing review of operational KPIs and implement process improvements to drive performance
• Assist with P&L management including budget support, cost control, invoice review, and monitoring financial performance
• Review billing and invoicing to ensure contractual compliance, accuracy, and proper revenue capture
• Participate in capital planning, cost-saving initiatives, and operational improvement strategies
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships; participate in customer meetings and ensure service excellence
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, training logs, and compliance reporting
• Ensure team members receive proper onboarding, training, and ongoing development; monitor performance and address corrective actions when necessary
• Collaborate with corporate departments to ensure smooth administrative and operational workflows
• Assume full Terminal Manager responsibilities during absences, including safety and financial reporting calls
• Maintain flexibility to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and on-call as business needs require
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Valid Driver’s License required
• Minimum of 2 years of operational leadership experience required

Education

High School or GED equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred