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.
Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) Manufactures, leases, and repairs railcars in North America for railroads and industrial companies. With roots dating back over 125 years, we are part of an operation that owns and leases a diversified portfolio of approximately 120,000 tank cars and 10,000 freight cars, operates two tank car manufacturing facilities, and has a network of more than 110 full-service and mini / mobile repair shops. Owned by Marmon Holdings, Inc. and Berkshire Hathaway, we rely heavily on those with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success and are committed to attracting and retaining top talent. We offer competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, and an opportunity to become part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are encouraged and valued.Our Field Operations Supervisor monitors the efficiency of a department andapplies methods to improve processes, such as customer service and data analysis
procedures, keeps track of key performance indicators (KPIs) across different
functions, monitors compliance with operational policies, and the progress of
administrative tasks.
The ideal candidate must have in-depth knowledge of the repair procedures and
direct personnel towards their maximum performance. Decision-making and
problem-solving will take up a significant part of the day. The goal is to ensure an
efficient and productive process that meets customer requirements is in place.
Experience with team building, 5S, and supervising at least 10 employees in a shop
environment is necessary. In addition, the position must help maintain good
customer relations through the efficient and effective management of needed
repair following the Company's Standard Operating Procedures, AAR, DOT, and
FRA rules and regulations.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Interact & develop relationships with the customer Direct, provide leadership, motivate, and train workforce to perform assignments in an efficient manner Safety: SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITYEnforce health and safety precautionsResponsible for creating a positive safety culture and leading by example Help, plan, and conduct safety briefings, provide toolbox topics, SWPs Administer safety trainingHelp with near-miss incident investigations Maintain equipment maintenance program Understand customer safety policies and ensure Contractors understand the requirements HR-related: Interview appropriate candidates to support the site. Provide feedback on job performance, both positive & constructive Develop performance plans for the development of employees Apply the principles of the Employee Handbook Maintain proper documentation of employee performance to aid in progressive disciplinary action Quality: Ensure output meets quality standards Ensure that all repairs completed while maintaining regulatory compliance Ensure qualified & certified employees make repairs Identify NCR’s and ensure the site is always audit-ready Participate in internal/external audits Perform all necessary business functions to maintain an efficient and profitable operationWork actively to stay within budgeted guidelines. Provide all reporting in a timely, accurate manner. Conform to all regulatory requirements such as FRA, DOT, OSHA Promote adherence to UTC’s core values and employee behaviors Additional duties as assigned EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum High School Diploma and five (5) years of leadership experience in an industrial setting Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts Proficient in MS Office Keen attention to details Exposure to Lean tools is beneficial (5S, Kaizen, etc.)
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:
Medical, Dental, Vision (Coverage on Day 1 of Employment)Tuition ReimbursementCompany-paid employee and dependent life insuranceCompany-paid sickness and accident income401k matchingAnnual safety shoe reimbursement and prescription safety wearHoliday pay -10 TotalVacation & Personal Time OffMarmon employee discount programEEO
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 careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.