Supervisor

Top Prospect Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Prospect Group is seeking an experienced Rail Car Operations Supervisor to oversee daily repair, maintenance, and technical operations at our active rail car facility on Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. This hands-on leadership position requires a mechanical background and experience in rail transportation, automotive, aerospace, or industrial equipment service.

Ideal candidates will supervise technicians and coordinate scheduling, parts, vendors, and safety procedures while ensuring

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in production, quality, maintenance, or engineering; OR 3 years of mechanical/technical supervisory experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair experience.
• Experience supervising technicians, mechanics, maintenance personnel, or production teams.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience maintaining documentation and operational records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer reporting systems.
• Familiarity with English and Metric measurement systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily repair, maintenance, and technical operations in an active rail car facility.
• Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate technical and clerical personnel.
• Coordinate daily activities involving rail cars delivered to the customer.
• Establish and enforce work standards, productivity, and safety procedures.
• Review completed work for quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Manage labor hours, schedules, timekeeping, and overtime to meet budgets.
• Coordinate technicians, parts, vendors, and subcontractors for repairs and modifications.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Prepare daily schedules, progress reports, vouchers, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Customer reps to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate service records and safety/environmental documentation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Safety procedures

English & metric measurement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supervisor – Rail Car Operations

Location: Pitkin Avenue – Brooklyn, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Salary: Up to $87,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Shift: 1st Shift – Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Job Description

Top Prospect Group is seeking an experienced Rail Car Operations Supervisor to oversee daily repair, maintenance, and technical operations at an active rail car facility on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. This position is ideal for a hands‑on supervisor with a strong mechanical background and experience in rail transportation, automotive, aerospace, bus/truck manufacturing, fleet maintenance, or industrial equipment service.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily repair, maintenance, and technical operations within an active rail car facility.
• Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate technical and clerical personnel.
• Coordinate daily activities involving rail cars delivered to the customer.
• Establish and enforce work standards, productivity expectations, and safety procedures.
• Review completed work to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely completion.
• Manage labor hours, employee schedules, timekeeping, and overtime to maintain departmental budgets.
• Coordinate technicians, parts, vendors, and subcontractors to complete repairs and modifications.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Prepare daily work schedules, progress reports, vouchers, and documentation.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Customer representatives to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate service records, operational documentation, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer procedures, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in production, quality, maintenance, or engineering; OR 3 years of mechanical/technical experience involving supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair operations.
• Experience supervising technicians, mechanics, maintenance personnel, or production teams.
• Ability to coordinate work orders, staffing, parts, repairs, and daily schedules.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience maintaining documentation, service reports, and operational records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer reporting systems.
• Familiarity with English and Metric measurement systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with customers and vendors.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Willingness to work in an active rail car environment.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Rail Transportation and Rail Car Maintenance
• Automotive Dealership Service Departments
• Automotive and Heavy Truck Manufacturing
• Bus and Commercial Fleet Maintenance
• Aerospace Manufacturing and Maintenance
• Heavy Equipment and Industrial Machinery Service
• Mechanical Repair and Service Operations
• Industrial Manufacturing and Production
• Direct rail industry experience is not required. Candidates with transferable mechanical, maintenance, or service leadership experience will be considered.

Work Environment

• Work performed at an active rail car facility on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.
• Indoor and outdoor working conditions, including exposure to changing weather.
• Active work environment involving rail cars, heavy equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Requires standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and occasional bending.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 lbs.
• Steel-toe work boots and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
• Must follow all established safety procedures.

Compensation & Schedule

Salary: Up to $87,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule: 1st Shift – Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Company Overview

Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group was created with a focus on matching high-quality candidates with top clients while fostering an environment where success is shared by all. In 2023, the company was acquired by HW Staffing Solutions, expanding its service offerings to include technology and professional services.