VP/GM Railserve Switching Operations

RailserveCome join a team where People make the difference!  As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.VP / GM RAILSERVE SWITCHING OPERATIONS / MARMON RAIL GROUPrequires 50% travel / living near a major airport / match qualificationsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSelect and develop leadership to empower direct reports to establish a productive work environment that encourages a team approach for continuous improvement and for achieving the Company's objectives.Promote and manage safety and regulatory compliance through random audits alongside and in collaboration with Health and Safety resources.Ensure all employees are fully trained and committed to working safely through ongoing safety briefings and documentation.Utilize the 80 / 20 principles to maximize profit.Achieve staffing objectives by working with Human Resources to recruit and evaluate job candidates, and hire employees in compliance with local, state and federal laws and requirements.Evaluate prospective offers to bid upon by costing changes, additions, and project requirements.Develop proposals with internal team members to maintain and increase the value of current customer base and secure new business.Manage projects, pricing, and margins to agreed goals.Collaborate with Operations to ensure that service meets customer requirements.  Resolve all customer service issues and cost discrepancies.Prepare budgets by studying projects, updating specifications, and identifying and projecting costs for each elevation.Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.Maintain a high level of quality service by following organization standards.Various projects and duties as assigned.Equipment - Work with Regional Leaders and Site Leaders to ensure that preventative maintenance schedule is established and followed on all equipment; ensure sites are working with Mechanical department to ensure maintenance is performed timely and correctly.Scheduling – Ensure Regional Leaders are monitoring work schedules and assisting Site Leaders when needed, ensuring schedules and crews are set up efficiently.REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIESBuild and develop positive working relationships with staff, customers and vendors.Effective and positive leadership and people-management skills are crucial; knowledge of procedures for recruiting and hiring, training, pay and benefits, employee relations, and a basic understanding of employment law.Proficient with computer software to conduct daily business activities (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc). Superior communication skills : Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Strong teamwork, initiative, resilience, and tact required.This leadership role may require regularly engaging with Labor workforce in various weather conditions wearing hardhat and steel toe boots.Must be comfortable making decisions with a strong focus on Safety and Quality.Ability to understand and communicate within a technical or specialized subject- matter, particular as it pertains to the industry. Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 7-10 years’ experience in the railroad industry, or transportation, including experience analyzing project costs and information, setting project budgets, and estimating costs required.5 years of Management / Supervisory experience.Compensation base range $180K - $220K plus bonusFollowing receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.SummaryLocation : Remote - Texas; Remote - Minnesota; Remote - Iowa; Remote - Mississippi; Remote - Florida; Remote - Indiana; Remote - North Carolina; Remote - Kansas; Remote - Kentucky; Remote - Ohio; Remote - Pennsylvania; Remote - South Dakota; Remote - Arkansas; Remote - South Carolina; Remote - West Virginia; Remote - Michigan; Remote - Georgia; Remote - Nebraska; Remote - Missouri; Remote - Virginia; Remote - Oklahoma; Remote - Tennessee; Remote - North Dakota; Remote - Louisiana; Remote - AlabamaType : Full time

Salary : $180,000 - $220,000