What You Will Do

Train Managers perform the following duties and tasks:

• Manage train crews in support of switching and train building schedules
• Coordinate switching activities with Fenix Marine to support ramp loading / unloading
• Inspect railyard for accurate inventory and confirm computer reported inventories
• Coordinate maintenance activities in the yard and support required maintenance outages
• Report activities on a daily basis / shift basis
• Participate in planning calls, and coordination activities for the terminal
• Seek out and develop improvements in processes
• Document key events and plans, provide appropriate turn overs to incoming managers
• Ensure proper and timely reporting of any exceptions or safety issues to management
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Provide oversight for the site safety in accordance with all applicable internal or Fenix Marine directives and policies
• Coordinate activities with a focus on cost containment and reduction opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior management

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR)
• A minimum of four years of experience in train management, yard or dispatch operations.
• Knowledge and ability to perform complex problem-solving tasks
• Functional computer skills, including word processor, spreadsheet, database, graphical, project scheduling, and email applications
• Ability to work neatly and accurately, independently or as part of a team
• Ability to meet or improve upon established project timelines

Preferred:

• Railroad/intermodal freight industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Work Environment

The Train Manager works primarily in an office setting but can also be expected to go outdoors into the rail yard and ramp area in all weather conditions to assist crews and inspect conditions and inventory.

Hours

REMPREX is a 24/7/365 operation. This is a full-time position, typically working on a rotating 12hr shift schedule, with an alternating 4-3-3-4 rotation. This schedule is 4 shifts on, followed by 3 shifts off, 3 shifts on, then 4 shifts off. Shift assignment could be day shift, or night shift. Occasionally, the role can require extended work hours, including vacation coverages, or sick day coverages. The shifts also cover weekends, nights, holidays, and on-call duty as needed. The shift schedule is subject to change as business conditions and needs will determine.

Physical

To perform the essential functions of this job, an employee must meet the physical demands in this job description. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle, feel and reach. The employee must be able to both sit and stand for long periods of time and must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus for both day and night operation.

About Remprex:

Your assimilation into our culture is very important in having a long and mutually beneficial career at REMPREX. Our core values are the driving force in our business. As a potential member of the REMPREX team, you should align with our core values below: 

• Safety| We commit to actively foster a healthy and injury free environment for our employees, clients and the communities we serve. 
• Integrity| We make it a priority to do the right thing even when no one is looking, which is why we commit to the highest ethical standard. 
• Innovation | We challenge conventional thinking to continually improve the products and services we offer. 
• Transparency | We say what we mean, mean what we say, and do what we say we’ll do. 

Who is REMPREX and Why Are We Hiring?

Headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, REMPREX specializes in the operation, support and engineering of intermodal terminals and ports nationwide. We specialize in delivering safe, efficient, and scalable services to help our clients transport intelligently. Click here to see it for yourself! As we continue to rapidly grow, we’re looking for train managers that can exceed our customer needs and help us to remain a leader in our industry, delivering exceptional service in all that we do – that’s where you come in!

Ready to build your career with an industry leader?

REMPREX is the one intermodal logistics company that truly does it all and whether you are looking to make an impact on our front line in Operations or ready to contribute your expertise to one of our professional corporate areas like Information Technology, Account & Finance, Human Resources or Client Services, our highly innovative, rapidly growing enterprise provides everything you need to build a rewarding career. If you are a builder at heart, enjoy solving problems, taking the initiative, pitching in where needed, are always up for a challenge, we encourage you to explore your future with REMPREX and apply today! 

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