Sr Mechanical Manager

CSX; Willard (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CSX in Willard, OH is seeking a experienced supervisor to manage the quality repair and inspection of rail cars in yard and on the line-of-road, ensuring all work conforms to CSXT safety rules and FRA/AAR standards.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, production, and continuous improvement, requires budgeting involvement, cross-functional conflict resolution, and coaching of managers and union staff. You will forecast staffing and material needs and delegate daily shop and yard strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of supervisory experience in Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, or related fields.
• Ability to lead safety, quality, and production initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute and communicate safety plans and safety briefings.
• Conduct safety observations and operational tests for compliance.
• Eliminate hazards and communicate issues to leadership.
• Manage car inspection, yard, and line-of-road work to meet standards.
• Coach and train managers and union employees to achieve results.
• Delegate and monitor shop and yard strategies daily.
• Forecast staffing, scheduling, and material requirements.
• Support budgeting and other activities as assigned by management.

Skills

Railroad industry knowledge

Microsoft Office

Basic mechanical concepts

FRA and AAR standards

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Manages the quality repair of rail cars and inspections of rail cars for defects and unsafe conditions within a train yard and on the line-of-road. Ensures work is performed safely according to CSX Transportation (CSXT) safety rules and is compliant with Association of American Railroads (AAR) standards and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations. Effectively manages best practices in safety, quality, and production. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement within assigned area of responsibility. Serves a primary role in operational budgeting. Manages conflict resolution cross-functionally. Develops and coaches both managers and union employees.

Job Summary

Manages the quality repair of rail cars and inspections of rail cars for defects and unsafe conditions within a train yard and on the line-of-road. Ensures work is performed safely according to CSX Transportation (CSXT) safety rules and is compliant with Association of American Railroads (AAR) standards and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations. Effectively manages best practices in safety, quality, and production. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement within assigned area of responsibility. Serves a primary role in operational budgeting. Manages conflict resolution cross-functionally. Develops and coaches both managers and union employees.

Primary Activities And Responsibilities

• Execute and communicate the safety plan outlined by the department, shop management, and safety committees.
• Facilitate thorough safety and job briefings to promote safe practices and proper procedures for completing assigned tasks.
• Conduct safety observations and operational tests to ensure compliance.
• Eliminate, control, and communicate hazards and safety issues within the shop and yard, elevating for resolution as necessary
• Manage activities of car inspection, train yard, and line-of-road ensuring that required work is performed to meet CSXT, FRA, and AAR standards.
• Coach, develop, and train others to achieve desired results.
• Delegate and monitor daily shop and yard strategies.
• Forecast staffing, scheduling of personnel, and material requirements to meet business objectives.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 or more years of supervisory experience in Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Business/Strategic Management, Skilled Trades (building/construction, electrical, mechanical), or the Military

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
• 5 or more years of supervisory experience in Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Business/Strategic Management, Skilled Trades (building/construction, electrical, mechanical), or the Military

Knowledge And Skills

• Railroad industry knowledge
• Microsoft Office skills
• Basic mechanical concepts
• FRA and AAR standards