Rail Operations General Manager - Field Leader

Genesee-; Warren (Warren County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad, Inc. (BPRR) in Warren, PA, is seeking a Field Operations Manager to oversee all railroad operations, directing and coordinating activities to improve efficiency, safety, and profitability across dispatching, maintenance-of-way, marketing, and service delivery.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience in transportation or railroad operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, employees, customers, railroads, regulatory officials and the public.
• Thorough knowledge of railroad operations including transportation, dispatching, maintenance-of-way, mechanical, and clerical activities.

Responsibilities

• Hire and supervise managers and staff; train, assign and direct work, appraise performance, discipline, and resolve problems
• Submit annual business plan and analyze daily/monthly performance to stay on plan
• Establish and maintain the railroad’s credibility with customers
• Build relations with connecting carriers, suppliers, government agencies and the business community
• Represent the railroad within industry trade associations
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Railroad operations

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Sales & marketing (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Locomotive Engineer certification (preferred)

Job description

Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad, Inc. (BPRR) in Warren, PA, is seeking a Field Operations Manager to oversee all railroad operations, directing and coordinating activities to improve efficiency, safety, and profitability across dispatching, maintenance-of-way, marketing, and service delivery.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience in transportation or railroad operations.