Plant Supervisor

CSX Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CSX Corporation is seeking a supervisor to oversee locomotive servicing, repair, and preventive maintenance, ensuring progress toward safety, quality, and production goals. You will lead a team in a demanding, 24/7 environment, enforcing FRA standards and company procedures while coordinating with management to optimize resources and safety outcomes.

The role requires supervisory experience in rail operations and a solid mechanical background, with a focus on training and safeguarding personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years CSX Mechanical Operations Desk experience.
• 1+ years supervisory experience in Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Skilled Trades, Manufacturing or Military.
• Journeyman Mechanic certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and communicate the safety plan for the Mechanical Department, Shop Management, and Safety Committees.
• Facilitate thorough safety and job briefings to promote safe practices and proper procedures for completing assigned tasks.
• Conduct safety observations and operational tests to ensure compliance.
• Eliminate, control, and communicate hazards and safety issues within the shop elevating for resolution as necessary.
• Manage the servicing, repair, and preventative maintenance of locomotives.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and CSX rules and regulations.
• Manage manpower and facility resource utilization efficiently and effectively.
• Coach, develop, and train others to achieve desirable results.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Skills

FRA standards

MS Office

Railroad industry knowledge

Mechanical concepts

Financial concepts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Journeyman Mechanic

Job description

Job Summary

Ensures progress towards safety, quality, and production for assigned area of responsibility. Leads, directs, and executes servicing, repair, and preventative maintenance of locomotives and equipment. Manages self and others assertively ensuring compliance with all federal, company, and local rules and regulations

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Execute and communicate the safety plan outlined by the Mechanical Department, Shop Management, and Safety Committees.
• Facilitate thorough safety and job briefings to promote safe practices and proper procedures for completing assigned tasks.
• Conduct safety observations and operational tests to ensure compliance.
• Eliminate, control, and communicate hazards and safety issues within the shop elevating for resolution as necessary.
• Manage the servicing, repair, and preventative maintenance of locomotives.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and CSX rules and regulations.
• Manage manpower and facility resource utilization efficiently and effectively.
• Coach, develop, and train others to achieve desirable results.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 or more years of experience in CSX Mechanical Operations Desk experience
• 1 or more years of supervisory experience in Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Skilled Trades (building/construction, electrical, mechanical), Manufacturing or the Military

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
• 3 or more years of supervisory experience in Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Skilled Trades (building/construction, electrical, mechanical), Manufacturing, or the Military
• Journeyman Mechanic

Knowledge and Skills

• Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulatory standards
• Microsoft Office skills
• Railroad industry knowledge
• Basic mechanical concepts
• Financial concepts

Leadership

CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.

Job Requirements

• Different shifts as assigned in 24 hour/7 days a week operation (incl working weekends)
• Hours which include rotating on-call responsibilities which may be outside standard hours
• Wear protective equipment (such as welding shields, hard hat, hearing protection)
• Work with equipment that intensifies the heat factor
• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)
• Work outside in all weather conditions
• Work in a dynamic environment with many distractions
• Work flexible days/hours as dictated by business needs