Rail Terminal Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Pacific Rail Services is looking for an Intermodal Rail Terminal Supervisor to join our ever-growing team working at the Norfolk Southern Morrisville Railyard.

Shift:

• Day or Night shift w/ weekends included  3 on 4 off 4 on 3 off (12 hr shifts).

APPLICANTS MUST currently live within a 1-hour commute of business location. OUT OF AREA candidates and/or those requiring a relocation will NOT be considered.

The Intermodal Yard Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the terminal’s operations to ensure that the retention of service levels satisfies the customer’s requirements.  This person will take direction from policies and procedures established by the Company, Vice Presidents, Assistant Vice Presidents, Directors, Assistant Terminal Managers, and Terminal Managers.  

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees the scheduling and coordinating of the intermodal activities of the terminal.  This includes the ramping and de-ramping of trailers and containers based on the fluctuation of business-level needs.
• Assures that personnel is meeting the performance levels of the productivity goals and maintaining acceptable service levels based on set company standards.
• Prioritizes outbound trailer loads to meet train schedules, and empty return programs; has direct contact with customers for spotting and pulling intermodal trains; designates availability of equipment to meet customer requirements and ensures the security of all operations within the confines of the intermodal yard. 
• Assists in the company’s safety policies by upholding a high level of standard for all employees.
• Monitor the intermodal freight is handled in such a manner that is cost-effective for the company while meeting the customer’s service standards.
• Coordinates inbound and outbound trains to insure accuracy and securement are established and maintained on all units.
• Responsible for determining manpower levels, personnel schedules, and duties assigned. 
• Prioritizes the facilitation of outbound trailer loads to meet train schedules and manages empty return programs.
• Directs contact with customers ensuring that all customer requirements are met and the security of all operations is confined within the intermodal yard.
• Consistent daily contact is maintained with the Assistant Terminal Managers and Terminal Manager for informational purposes and recommendations to improve productivity and cost controls. 
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Drivers License.
• Advanced knowledge of the railroad industry from a vocational education institute, apprenticeship, on-the-job training, and/or similar supervisory work experience.
• Ability to assist in conflict resolution and mediation between co-workers.
• Proven managerial skills to include ability as a strong leader and positive motivator, successful with employee training, a good understanding of a Collective Bargaining Agreement, government regulations, and industry standards.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with a variety of individuals.

Benefits: ( Medical benefits start after 60 days and the first of the month after that. Other benefits start after your 90-day probationary period ).

• Make $43,000 - $55,000 in your 1st year!
• Affordable Healthcare, Free Dental, cheap Vision Benefits.
• Free Life Insurance.
• 6 paid holidays, paid personal days.
• Boot reimbursement.
• 401K.
• Yearly Raises.
• Vacation Pay.

Please respond to this advertisement with your resume, or apply in person at:

Norfolk Southern Morrisville Yard.
Pacific Rail Services Office.

98 Cabot Blvd. East.
Langhorne, PA 19047.