Repair Supervisor - Valve Department

About the role

The Repair Supervisor position oversees the safe, efficient, and compliant repair of tank cars and other railroad cars. Areas of responsibility may include mechanical repairs, blasting, painting, coatings, linings, valve work, and coil work. This role ensures all repairs meet AAR, DOT, and Company standards while exemplifying Union Tank Car’s Quality Policy and Responsible Care principles.

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.
• Implement and enforce safety programs and SOPs, ensure hazardous conditions are corrected promptly, and work proactively to prevent employee injuries.

Requirements

• 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
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a production environment
• Vision correctable to 20/30 for inspection and quality assurance activities

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

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a production environment
• Manual dexterity and physical coordination required for tool and equipment operation

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Pay

Pay range is commensurate with experience.

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.

Contact

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.