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Site Manager - Railcar Repair

L4

compass rail servicesChicago, IL2 days ago

Occupations

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersRail Car RepairersRailroad Conductors and Yardmasters

Industries

Support Activities for Rail TransportationRailroad Rolling Stock ManufacturingCommuter Rail Systems
Position Summary: The Site Manager is responsible for overseeing operations RRA locations, managing crew members depending on car flow. This role ensures safe, efficient, and profitable inspection and repair of railroad rolling stock, while maintaining compliance with AAR, FRA, and OSHA standards. The Site Manager leads onboarding and training, drives performance metrics, and communicates effectively with internal teams and railroad partners.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Supervise inspections, maintenance, and repair of rolling stock at assigned location(s)
  • Lead onboarding and training for new crew members
  • Maintain communication structure with RR Ops and CRS teams
  • Strategize crew scheduling to maximize car flow and site profitability
  • Enforce site-specific and Compass safety training requirements
  • Update and manage SDOPs based on operational changes
  • Organize material staging areas and identify equipment needs
  • Ensure truck and equipment maintenance is documented and up to date
  • Adjust labor needs based on car flow to meet efficiency goals
  • Manage training documentation and compliance for all assigned employees
  • Monitor and meet target hours set by estimating team; report deviations
  • Collaborative Duties
  • Coordinate with Director of Health and Safety to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Work with Director of Quality to maintain inspection and repair records
  • Collaborate with railroads and internal departments (billing, purchasing, scheduling)
  • Respond to emergencies such as derailments or bad order cars
  • Support Business Development in identifying and qualifying new customers
  • Manage MRU call-out work and fill in for other managers as needed
  • Monitors employees worked hours are accurate each day
  • Performance Metrics (KPIs)
  • Safety: Zero infractions
  • Daily production averages
  • Onboarding effectiveness
  • Location efficiency
  • Communication of production activities and obstacles
Why Join Us? Health, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1Vacation and Holiday Pay 401K on Day 1Life Insurance Travel reimbursements and more!
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Level

MidL4

Location

Chicago, IL

Occupation

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Industry

Support Activities for Rail Transportation

Posted

2 days ago

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