Railcar Refinishing Lead — Safety & Operations Coach

Transco Railway Products, Inc.; Oelwein (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Transco Rail Services, part of Marmon Holdings, seeks an operations leader in Oelwein, IA. You will oversee repair operations, supervise hourly staff, drive safety, and ensure compliance with OSHA, FRA, and AAR standards.

The role emphasizes frontline leadership, daily production coordination, and collaboration with Quality and EHS teams to maintain audit readiness. A base salary ranges up to $85,000 with a 10% production bonus, and comprehensive benefits are included.

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.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Experience leading in a regulated environment preferred.
• Background in continuous improvement or Lean practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop hourly employees across repair activities.
• Drive safe work practices and ensure adherence to 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

People leadership

Safety culture

Industrial operations

Communication

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Transco Rail Services, part of Marmon Holdings, seeks an operations leader in Oelwein, IA. You will oversee repair operations, supervise hourly staff, drive safety, and ensure compliance with OSHA, FRA, and AAR standards.

The role emphasizes frontline leadership, daily production coordination, and collaboration with Quality and EHS teams to maintain audit readiness. A base salary ranges up to $85,000 with a 10% production bonus, and comprehensive benefits are included.