Railcar Repair Supervisor

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental, vision

Company-paid life insurance

401k with company match

Annual safety shoe reimbursement

4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Holiday pay

Paid Vacation

Marmon Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX in Muscatine, IA, is seeking a Repair Supervisor to oversee the safe, efficient repair of tank cars and other railroad cars, ensuring compliance with AAR, DOT, FRA and company standards.

You will supervise hourly staff, read blueprints, manage production schedules, and support continuous improvement and safety programs. The role requires high school diploma and 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or repair; on-site work with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in manufacturing or repair environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and regulatory documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of quality and safety programs and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly employees across all phases of railroad car repair to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Interpret drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate repair work.
• Ensure compliance with AAR, DOT, FRA and company requirements throughout repair processes.
• Inspect completed work for quality and regulatory conformance.
• Maintain accountability for repair quality by direct reports and training staff.
• Schedule personnel to meet production plans and track labor reporting and material usage.
• Support continuous improvement and implement quality initiatives and safety programs.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Reading blueprints

Quality management

Communication

Analytical problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UTLX

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The Repair Supervisor position is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and compliant repair of tank cars and other railroad cars. Depending on the facility, areas of responsibility may include mechanical repairs, blasting, painting, coatings, linings, valve work, and coil work. This role ensures all repairs meet AAR, DOT, and Company standards while exemplifying Union Tank Car’s Quality Policy and Responsible Care principles.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise hourly employees across all phases of railroad car repair to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable standards.
• Interpret technical drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate and proper completion of repair work.
• Ensure compliance with all AAR, DOT, FRA, and Company requirements throughout the repair process.
• Inspect completed work to verify quality and conformance to regulatory and Company standards.
• Maintain accountability for the quality of all repairs performed by direct reports.
• Select, train, coach, motivate, and discipline assigned employees.
• Monitor work in process and schedule personnel to meet established production schedules whenever possible.
• Perform administrative responsibilities, including accurate labor reporting and material usage tracking.
• Support continuous improvement by preventing errors and implementing departmental and personal quality initiatives.
• Actively participate in and support quality programs and Responsible Care Management System initiatives.
• Implement and enforce safety programs and SOPs, ensure hazardous conditions are corrected promptly, and work proactively to prevent employee injuries.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3–5 years previous supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing, repair, or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and regulatory documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a production environment.
• Vision correctable to 20/30 for inspection and quality assurance activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in railroad, tank car repair, or regulated industrial operations.
• Strong working knowledge of AAR, DOT, and FRA rules and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of tank car design, components, and applicable regulations.
• Demonstrated experience implementing quality improvement or safety initiatives.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Work is performed in an industrial railcar repair environment involves regular exposure to challenging physically demanding and environmental conditions.
• Duties may be performed outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, heat, and noise is common
• Job requires moderate to heavy physical exertion, including lifting, climbing, working at heights, and working in confined spaces
• Must be able to enter tank cars through 20‑inch manway openings
• Manual dexterity and physical coordination required for tool and equipment operation
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials due to leaks or spills
• Must comply with all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols
• On-site work arrangement: 5 days a week, with the ability and availability to work overtime as operational needs require.

Disclaimer

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. It is the policy of Union Tank Car Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

Why Join Our Team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer…

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid STD & LTD
• 401k with generous company match
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• 4 Week Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday pay
• Paid Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Pay Range

72,000.00 - 88,000.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.