Rail Operations Leader: Strategy, Safety & Performance

RiseMe; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Career development programs

Job summary

Eastman is seeking an NAR Rail Operations Manager to lead a critical rail logistics function, strategize and execute efficient rail transportation, and drive improvements in a fast-paced environment. The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Procurement, AMS, Manufacturing, and Customer Service to ensure reliable movement of goods and long-term strategy.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in operations leadership, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with SAP or similar ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience managing complex operations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated success in people leadership, team development, and performance management.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems; strong MS Office skills.
• APICS, Lean Six Sigma, CPIM, or similar certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence, safety, and compliance; support crisis and incident management.
• Directly lead, supervise, and develop the rail operations team (8-9 direct reports).
• Serve as first escalation point for service issues.
• Connect with Logistics Business Managers to understand critical business initiatives and plans.
• Thought partner for annual RFPs with sourcing team.
• Translate procurement and logistics strategies into KPIs, dashboards, and action plans.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytics

Communication

Decision making

People development

SAP/ERP

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Eastman is seeking an NAR Rail Operations Manager to lead a critical rail logistics function, strategize and execute efficient rail transportation, and drive improvements in a fast-paced environment. The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Procurement, AMS, Manufacturing, and Customer Service to ensure reliable movement of goods and long-term strategy.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in operations leadership, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with SAP or similar ERP