Rail Operations Supervisor — Safety & Efficiency Lead

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.; Ashdown (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. in Ashdown, Arkansas, is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to directly supervise up to ten employees in the Transportation Department and oversee site operations for safety and efficiency. The role requires five years of railroad industry experience with supervisory duties and knowledge of FRA regulations.

An associate’s degree is required, with a bachelor’s degree preferred. You will interview, hire, train, and discipline staff, and manage payroll within budget while

Qualifications

• Five years of railroad industry experience with supervisory duties.
• Knowledge and understanding of FRA regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or higher

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for managing the safety performance, operating practices, and financial productivity of the operation
• Be responsible for customer interface and monitoring the quality of service in accordance with the terms of any applicable contractual arrangements
• Assist in railcar-switching function as required
• Assume a leadership role in supervising crews, schedules, and personnel
• Maintain payroll within the targeted budget
• Conduct efficiency and operating tests according to company practices
• Conduct incident investigations (derailments, personal injury, etc.) and prepare associated reports
• Hire new employees to fill vacancies; train new employees in operating practices according to federal regulations and company policies; administer discipline as needed
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Railroad industry experience

FRA regulations knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. in Ashdown, Arkansas, is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to directly supervise up to ten employees in the Transportation Department and oversee site operations for safety and efficiency. The role requires five years of railroad industry experience with supervisory duties and knowledge of FRA regulations.

An associate’s degree is required, with a bachelor’s degree preferred. You will interview, hire, train, and discipline staff, and manage payroll within budget while