Manager - Rail Operations (SAV VPC)

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Manager of Rail Operations will be responsible for managing and coordinating all rail activities and programs. These include rail car supply issues, rail car forecasting, communications with railroads and TTX, and promoting policies and actions that ensure a safe, accident-free, and productive work environment for all rail employees.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the rail network and advise upper management as to network issues and possible alternatives
• Oversee all rail car forecasting from SAVANNAH to include: local rail loading sites 2 week TTX rolling forecasts, local sites forecasting to their servicing railroad
• Compile needed data to complete and submit the long range TTX national forecast
• Monitor empty rail car supplies for all loading sites
• Follow up with the railroads and HQ on any rail car supply issues
• Develop all rail programs to include: forecasting, network supplies, loading efficiency, rail transit efficiencies, etc
• Monitor the above programs and provide summaries to upper management as needed
• Identify issues and develop corrective action plans as necessary
• Monitor rail policies and procedures for compliance with AAR regulations, update both headquarters staff and field operations as needed
• Develop and implement rail training programs to support effectiveness and safety, designed to instruct employees with Rail network operations, Safe rail operations at all rail sites
• Audit training for new rail department employees at GLOVIS sites
• Maintain records for statistical measurement and conformance to standard practices of the rail industry
• Prepare and maintain required rail reports - rail car supply fulfillment, forecasting accuracy, etc.)
• All Other Duties as Assigned
  

Compensation

$85,000-$100,000/Year (Subject to Compensation Study upon Candidate Selection)

Benefits Of Working At Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy
  
  

Skills

• Thorough understanding and ability to interpret a cross-discipline of railroad procedures, rules and regulations
• Proficient PC skills - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, database management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Time management and organization skills, with ability to multitask and manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking and decision-making skills
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 3 - 7 years OR equivalent combination of education and experience Required
• Prior experience in Rail Operations Required
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Lift up to 20lbs
• Carry up to 20lbs
• Stand/walk
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure.
• The position is based out of the Savannah, GA office
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.