Assistant General Manager

Providence and Worcester Railroad Company (PW)
Plainfield, CT 06374, USA

Field Operations Management
Full-Time
Requisition #: ASSIS009204

Description
SUMMARY:

The person in this position manages all aspects of the operations of the railroad. He or she directs and coordinates activities to obtain efficiency and economy of operations and to maximize profits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Hire and supervise managers and staff; train, assign and direct work, appraise performance, discipline, and resolve problems

Submit annual business plan and analyze daily/monthly performance of the railroads to determine changes in operations required to stay on plan

Establish and maintain the railroad's credibility with its customers

Establish the railroad within the community it serves, especially relations with connecting carriers; local suppliers; local, state, and federal politicians and governmental agencies; and the business community

Represent the railroad within industry trade associations

Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Ability to communicate effectively by letter, telephone, and personal interview with senior management, employees, customers, railroads, regulatory officials and the general public

Thorough knowledge of railroad operations, including, but not limited to, transportation, dispatching, marketing, maintenance-of-way, mechanical, and clerical activities

Management and leadership skills commensurate with the size of staff and property

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, the Code of Federal Regulations, and monthly financial reports

Proficient computer skills and skills in Microsoft Office

Prior sales and marketing experience preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred; two years of related experience may be substituted for each year of college

Certified Locomotive Engineer certification preferred

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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