Rail Operations Supervisor - Safety, Scheduling & Team Lead

Amports Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPORTS seeks a Rail Supervisor to coordinate all department activities, including customer relations, scheduling, staffing, safety, and production goals, while complying with ISO standards.

The role involves supervising rail loading/unloading, managing employees, and ensuring adherence to company policies and safety regulations, with attention to timely, accurate operations.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; 1–3 months related experience or training; or equivalent education/experience.
• One-year college/technical certificate or 3–6 months related experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, efficient operation of rail movement and loading/unloading activities.
• Supervise daily activities, manage employees, and enforce policies and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with Operations Management to meet customer service and production goals.
• Provide training to associates and attend staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Organize and prioritize

Punctual and dependable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/college certificate (1 year)

Job description

AMPORTS is a leading provider of port-based automotive and logistics services supporting customers across the United States. The Finance team supports accurate, timely financial processing and reporting at corporate and facility levels, enabling operational continuity and strong internal controls.

Summary/Objective

Rail Supervisor and coordinate all department activities, including customer relations, scheduling, staffing, safety, and daily/monthly/yearly production goals. Comply with ISO standards

Essential Functions

· Knowledge of all operations within the facility.

· Resolve conflicts with Amports associates.

· Comply with ISO standards.

· Provide training to Amports associates.

· Enforces company policies and procedures.

· Assists facility manager.

· Meet daily with team leads.

· Attending staff meetings.

· Meet deadlines and objective goals.

· Effective communicator in listening, writing, and verbal.

· Must be detail oriented.

· Ability to solve problems.

· Ability to work as a team.

· Ability to organize and prioritize competing responsibilities.

· Punctual and dependable person.

· Ability to lead a team.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has direct reports. The Rail Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and productive movement of vehicles within the rail operation. This position supervises daily rail loading and unloading activities, manages employees, ensures compliance with company policies and safety regulations, and works closely with Operations Management to meet customer service and production goals.

Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office, production setting, outdoor/indoor shop environment or enclosed vehicle with adequate ventilation and protection from extreme weather conditions

Physical Demands

Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative or production/technical nature. Manual dexterity sufficient to reach and handle items.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are primarily 8 hours each day, Monday through Friday on a day shift. This position often requires overtime.

Travel

This position does not require travel requirements.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

One-year certificate from college or technical school, or three to six months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent education and experience.

Computer Operations

Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain TWIC badge (Transportation Working Identification Credential).

Disclaimer + EEO Statement

AMPORTS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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