Rail Yard Assistant Supervisor

Rail Yard Assistant Supervisor

OAKLAWN, IL 60453

Overview

Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Education Level High School

Description

Opportunity to work for one of the largest North American Full-Service Logistics, Auto Servicing and Processing Companies in the Nation. Providing a variety of services for Auto Manufacturers, including loading and unloading new vehicles onto railcars, installing accessories, body repair, and general vehicle inspection and processing.

Summary of Position:

The Rail Supervisor is responsible for organizing and scheduling staff and directing the day-to-day operations of all rail functions. This position is responsible for ensuring the quality loading of vehicles onto outbound trains, receipt and scanning of vehicles into inventory systems, and storage/logistics of vehicles through efficient productivity of the work crews. This position coordinates the activities of all yard, and rail crews under the direction of the Operations and/or Terminal Manager to ensure a well-coordinated, productive operation.

Essential Functions, Duties and Tasks:

• Responsible for the daily scheduling of personnel to load, receive, store, and move vehicles in a productive, cost-efficient manner.
• Directs the facility's day-to-day activities.
• Oversee loading operations.
• Oversee vehicle movement.
• Oversee receipt and scanning of vehicles into the inventory system.
• Assigns personnel to job locations.
• Assists in the training of new associates, staff personnel, and temporary workers.
• Ensures personnel have the support, tools, and supplies needed for production.
• Conduct audits and make suggestions for corrective actions as needed.
• Maintains daily communication with leads, other staff, and office personnel to determine staffing, supply, and operational needs, and ensures these needs are met.
• Responsible for the progressive disciplinary process in counseling, warnings, and other corrective action to ensure that a productive labor climate exists.
• Documents performance issues and coordinate all corrective action with the Operations Manager and/or Terminal Manager
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Ensures all associates adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Responsible for safety programs to provide a safe, clean workplace for all personnel and within the regulations of local, state, and OSHA standards.
• Assists in identifying maintenance needs of company vehicles and equipment; complete ramp inspections and checks fluid levels, etc.
• May perform other duties from time to time at the direction of the Operations or Terminal Manager.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated skills with MS Office, including intermediate Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of operations and office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate with and deal effectively with customers, associates, and the public.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in the proper use of English, including proper spelling and punctuation.
• Knowledge and general ability to apply an understanding of invoicing/billing process, including an ability to perform routine business mathematics.
• Ability to perform a variety of functions requiring the considerable exercise of independent judgment.
• Ability to effectively apply supervisory principles and practices.
• Possess excellent planning, analysis, and organizing skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to produce accurate reports and information.
• Ability to drive vehicles with either an automatic or manual transmission.
• Ability to pass driver's safety test at 80% or better.
• Must work outdoors 90% of the time in all weather conditions, often extreme, to supervisor the crews.

Education, Experience and Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license: good driving record and ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass and maintain security clearances as required by the customer.
• Good and regular attendance.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work any shift as assigned.
• Excellent leadership, and organizational skills
• Must treat all individuals with respect and dignity.
• Must have a positive attitude and ability to work in team-orientated culture with strong communication skills.
• Must be customer-focused, results orientated, have solid decision-making abilities and strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to resolve conflict with the ability to build relationships.
• Must be adaptable and use effective coaching and mentoring skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• 1-year supervisory experience required, preferably in a logistics/manufacturing and/or warehousing/shipping industry.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with internal and customer computer applications are a plus.
• BA in a business or logistics-related program