Senior Train Operations Manager

The Indiana Rail Road Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Rail Road Company in Palestine, IL is seeking a Manager, Train Operations to oversee daily train movements and supervise Train Operators. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and economical operation under FRA and GCOR rules, with emphasis on safety, planning, and performance evaluation.

The position requires leadership, 5+ years of railroad operations experience, and the ability to coordinate across departments to maintain service quality. On-site work with nonstandard hours is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of railroad operations experience.
• Must obtain engineer certification.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily Train Operator activities.
• Develop and execute the daily operating plan safely and cost-effectively.
• Promote and enforce company safety initiatives.
• Ensure operations comply with FRA and GCOR rules and company procedures.
• Coordinate train movements with dispatch and other transportation managers.
• Conduct performance evaluations to monitor rules compliance.

Skills

Rail operations

Supervisory experience

Safety/compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Indiana Rail Road Company in Palestine, IL is seeking a Manager, Train Operations to oversee daily train movements and supervise Train Operators. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and economical operation under FRA and GCOR rules, with emphasis on safety, planning, and performance evaluation.

The position requires leadership, 5+ years of railroad operations experience, and the ability to coordinate across departments to maintain service quality. On-site work with nonstandard hours is expected.