Repair Supervisor - Cleaning Rack Department

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.
• Select, train, coach, motivate, and discipline assigned employees.
• Maintain accountability for the quality of all repairs performed by direct reports.
• 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

• A 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.
• A 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 involving 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.