Railcar Repair Supervisor

Utlx Manufacturing Incorporated; Muscatine, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday pay

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Union Tank Car Company seeks a Repair Supervisor to oversee safe, efficient repair of tank cars at our site. You will supervise hourly staff, interpret drawings, ensure compliance with AAR, DOT, FRA, and company standards, and drive quality improvements in a demanding rail environment.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing or industrial repair, strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3–5 years supervisory or leadership experience in 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 accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a production setting.
• Vision correctable to 20/30 for inspection and quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Read drawings

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

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

• 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

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.

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!

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