Rail Operations Lead: Safety, Efficiency & Team Growth

Wallenius Wilhelmsen; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

On-the-job training

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen in Canton, MS is seeking a Rail Supervisor to lead daily rail operations at the Canton Vehicle Processing Center. You will oversee railcar prep, maintenance, and vehicle loading while meeting customer requirements, quality standards, and shipping schedules.

You will lead a team of about 35 employees, drive safety, coach performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational goals are met.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated frontline supervisory or management experience in rail/logistics/manufacturing or related operation.
• Ability to lead a diverse workforce, coach employees, resolve problems, and enforce standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams; ability to use reporting and timekeeping systems.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; flexibility for shift changes and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily rail operations including railcar preparation, maintenance, and vehicle loading.
• Promote a strong safety culture through coaching, investigations, and compliance with safety requirements.
• Plan staffing and work assignments to meet production and shipping schedules.
• Ensure railcars are inspected, maintained, and prepared for loading.
• Monitor performance, quality, productivity, and equipment readiness.
• Develop employees through training, feedback, and accountability.
• Manage attendance, scheduling, overtime, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer commitments.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety leadership

Planning & staffing

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Operations or logistics education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Teams

Job description

Wallenius Wilhelmsen in Canton, MS is seeking a Rail Supervisor to lead daily rail operations at the Canton Vehicle Processing Center. You will oversee railcar prep, maintenance, and vehicle loading while meeting customer requirements, quality standards, and shipping schedules.

You will lead a team of about 35 employees, drive safety, coach performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational goals are met.