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Operations Supervisor Trainee- Recent Graduates
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Date: Mar 31, 2025
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60609Harrisburg, PA, US, 17110
Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.
Requisition38485:Operations Supervisor Trainee- Recent Graduates
A resume helps you stand out to hiring managers and recruiters; your resume communicates your experience and your brand. While it is not required, we encourage you to include an up-to-date resume along with a completed job application to give you the best opportunity to be considered. A complete resume helps us to better understand your unique background, relevant experiences, and passions. We look forward to learning about you.
Note for Safety-Sensitive Positions: Any safety-sensitive position with Norfolk Southern will require the following pre-employment screenings:
Primary Purpose
Oversees the safe, efficient, and economic operation of the Intermodal Terminal through the effective supervision of railroad and contracted personnel. Must be willing to relocate after training period based on business need.
Principal Duties
Required Level: GED/High School Diploma
Technical Skills
Environment: Outdoor/Field
Shift Work: Yes
On-Call: Yes
Weekend Work: Yes
Travel Required: 2 Days per Month to various locations based on business need
Company Overview
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com .
At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.
Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.
Operations Supervisor Trainee- Recent Graduates
Apply now »
Date: Mar 31, 2025
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60609Harrisburg, PA, US, 17110
Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.
Requisition38485:Operations Supervisor Trainee- Recent Graduates
A resume helps you stand out to hiring managers and recruiters; your resume communicates your experience and your brand. While it is not required, we encourage you to include an up-to-date resume along with a completed job application to give you the best opportunity to be considered. A complete resume helps us to better understand your unique background, relevant experiences, and passions. We look forward to learning about you.
Note for Safety-Sensitive Positions: Any safety-sensitive position with Norfolk Southern will require the following pre-employment screenings:
- FRA Drug and Alcohol Screen
- Medical Screening
- Background Check
Primary Purpose
Oversees the safe, efficient, and economic operation of the Intermodal Terminal through the effective supervision of railroad and contracted personnel. Must be willing to relocate after training period based on business need.
Principal Duties
- Monitors contractor employees to ensure they operate at standards and goals established by Norfolk Southern Management.
- Oversees ramp operations, processes and verifies drayage bills, and directs Transportation officers as to switching requirements and assists various Customer Service groups.
- Maintains contact with the facility when on duty and not on property to ensure proper and uninterrupted operation.
- Assists and acts for manager as directed in the operation of the Intermodal terminal and keeps the manager informed regularly of any problems relating to terminal operation status.
- Maintains proper office clerical procedures.
- Oversees contractor employees operating vehicles/equipment on property, protects against theft and conducts investigations of all accidents and personal injuries in the absence of manager.
- Oversees the proper handling of shipments covered by United States Customs Regulations and for handling hazardous materials in accordance with Federal Regulations.
Required Level: GED/High School Diploma
Technical Skills
- TYES
- MS Outlook
- Communication Skills
- Analyzing Problems
- Customer Service
Environment: Outdoor/Field
Shift Work: Yes
On-Call: Yes
Weekend Work: Yes
Travel Required: 2 Days per Month to various locations based on business need
Company Overview
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com .
At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.
Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.
