Rail Operations Manager: Train Dispatch & Yard Lead

Transtar LLC; Brewster (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway (W&LE) in Brewster, Ohio seeks a Manager of Train Operations to oversee safe, efficient railroad transportation. Based in Brewster, OH, you will manage the Operations Center, oversee train plan execution, line-of-road and yard operations, and coordinate with interchange carriers and customers.

The role reports to the Superintendent/GM and provides leadership to Dispatchers, Yardmasters, and other operations personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in railroad transportation, train operations, yard operations, or an operations center environment.
• Strong knowledge of railroad operating practices, operating rules, and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience coaching, developing, and holding employees accountable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor train movements, schedules, and on-time performance.
• Coordinate dispatching activities, including route management, track occupancy, meets, and conflicts.
• Manage operational disruptions, including mechanical issues, signal failures, weather events, and other incidents.
• Prioritize rail traffic and determine train sequencing to support efficient railroad operations.
• Maintain accurate operational records and ensure effective communication during shift transitions.
• Support regulatory compliance and adherence to railroad operating requirements.
• Promote customer service awareness and operational excellence.
• Communicate and coordinate with multiple operating departments and field personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway (W&LE) in Brewster, Ohio seeks a Manager of Train Operations to oversee safe, efficient railroad transportation. Based in Brewster, OH, you will manage the Operations Center, oversee train plan execution, line-of-road and yard operations, and coordinate with interchange carriers and customers.

The role reports to the Superintendent/GM and provides leadership to Dispatchers, Yardmasters, and other operations personnel.