Rail Welding Operations Lead – Safety & Quality

A&K Railroad Materials, Inc.; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A&K Railroad Materials seeks an experienced Production Foreman to lead daily rail welding operations at our Granite City, Illinois facility. You’ll guide production employees, coordinate daily work assignments, and champion safety and quality initiatives to keep production running smoothly.

This hands-on leadership role requires 2–4 years in manufacturing or rail-related production, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, rail, welding, or heavy equipment production.
• Experience leading, coaching, or directing production teams.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting industrial equipment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, or Teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide production employees.
• Coordinate daily work assignments.
• Support quality and safety initiatives.
• Help keep operations running efficiently.
• Troubleshoot equipment and support production as needed.
• Ensure shifts deliver quality products in a safe environment.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

MS Office

Job description

A&K Railroad Materials seeks an experienced Production Foreman to lead daily rail welding operations at our Granite City, Illinois facility. You’ll guide production employees, coordinate daily work assignments, and champion safety and quality initiatives to keep production running smoothly.

This hands-on leadership role requires 2–4 years in manufacturing or rail-related production, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.