Rail Operations Lead — Safety & Logistics

Cando Rail & Terminals; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

Training Programs

Safety culture award

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals is a leading North American provider of specialized rail operations and terminal infrastructure services. This role focuses on supervising daily railcar loading, switching, and terminal activities while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The Assistant Manager will coordinate logistics, manage railcar movements and inventory, and provide frontline leadership to ensure operational efficiency and a strong safety culture across the facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in rail operations, transloading, or bulk material handling environments preferred.
• Managerial experience is a MUST.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee railcar loading, switching, and terminal operations.
• Coordinate daily logistics and railcar movements.
• Lead frontline teams and ensure safety and 5S.
• Communicate effectively with plant personnel to align loading with production schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Team supervision

Operational coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cando Rail & Terminals is a leading North American provider of specialized rail operations and terminal infrastructure services. This role focuses on supervising daily railcar loading, switching, and terminal activities while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The Assistant Manager will coordinate logistics, manage railcar movements and inventory, and provide frontline leadership to ensure operational efficiency and a strong safety culture across the facility.