Railcar Paint & Blast Supervisor: Frontline Ops Leader

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Oelwein (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Company‑paid life and disability

Paid time off + holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Transco Rail Services, part of Marmon Rail, is seeking an operations leader to oversee repair activities on the shop floor. You will coach hourly staff, ensure safety, and uphold compliance across OSHA, FRA, and AAR requirements.

You will monitor production, participate in daily meetings, and partner with Quality and EHS to maintain audit readiness while supporting hiring and training efforts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in railcar repair, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of FRA regulations and AAR Interchange Rules.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop hourly employees across repair activities.
• Drive safe work practices and ensure adherence to all safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FRA, AAR, company, and customer requirements.
• Monitor daily production, track work in process, and update job status.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate progress updates.
• Partner with Quality and EHS teams to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of employees.
• Manage materials and equipment in coordination with Materials leadership.
• Identify improvement opportunities and support process enhancements.
• Address employee relations matters, including coaching and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Rail industry knowledge

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Transco Rail Services, part of Marmon Rail, is seeking an operations leader to oversee repair activities on the shop floor. You will coach hourly staff, ensure safety, and uphold compliance across OSHA, FRA, and AAR requirements.

You will monitor production, participate in daily meetings, and partner with Quality and EHS to maintain audit readiness while supporting hiring and training efforts.