Operations Manager - Pearland, TX

R.J. Corman is seeking a talented Operations Manager to join and lead our team in Pearland, TX.

Accountability: Supervises and performs the daily operations of a short line railroad to meet customer delivery schedules.  While working alongside crew, also oversees efficient operation through planning and control of train movement, train crew scheduling, supervising pickup of incoming railcars from main lines, timely delivery of freight to customer locations, and pick-up and return of empties.  

Responsibilities: 

• Supervises and performs daily transportation operations. 

• Working with freight sales and customer service personnel, determines the operating schedule necessary to make customer deliveries within specified time frames. 

• Upon approval to hire, recruits, selects, places and arranges for job training for all divisional train handling personnel. 

• Plans and schedules locomotive usage and personnel assignments to ensure operation of trains to meet pickup and delivery schedules. 

• Assures procedures are in place for obtaining proper track clearance, and that appropriate communications systems are in place and in working order to insure safe movement of trains. 

• Monitors the daily operation of all trains and trouble shoots issues that impact efficient operation. 

• Regularly travels right-of-ways to inspect track and traffic problem areas; coordinates scheduling of track repair with Railroad Company Engineering Department. 

• Manages the compliance of train operations to company policies, procedures and practices in all areas, including accounting, inventory, purchasing, equipment usage and maintenance, expense and time reporting, human resources, safety and DOT. 

• Recommends wage and promotional changes concerning divisional personnel to company leadership. 

• Manages labor, equipment and other costs within pre-approved budgets. 

• Establishes safe operating procedures for employees, vehicles and equipment under his supervision; assures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local employee safety (FRA and OSHA) and DOT regulations. 

• Insures timely reporting and investigation of employee injuries and train accidents. Develops corrective and preventative action in response to injuries and accidents. 

• Assures that training plans are in place to upgrade employee job skills and achieve FRA-required compliance training. 

• Obtains materials and supplies to support train operations.   

• Troubleshoots customer complaints associated with train operation and freight delivery; maintains communications and relations with customer personnel when on-site. 

• Keeps company leadership informed of significant operational issues and opportunities. 

• Maintains data and information and produces weekly or monthly reports to monitor short line performance. 

• Provides other management reports necessary to monitor and continuously improve short line activities as well as fulfill financial reporting requirements of the company. 

• Participates in annual goal setting and budgeting. 

• Manages and handles rule violations. 

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:  

• Three to five years experience with train handling in a crewmember capacity, and two to three years specifically as a supervisor or manager of train operations.   

• Prefer specific experience with operations planning and maintenance of good employee relations.  

• Demonstrated ability to develop teamwork and work with all levels of personnel in achieving train-handling objectives. 

Physical Requirements:  

• Requires pulling, controlling, and maneuvering onto and off equipment 

• Perform a rapid, horizontal hand torque action with a force of 150lbs 

• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80lbs 

• Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on ladders and uneven terrain in a safe manner 

Environmental Conditions: Performs duties in primarily outside, job-site environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles and equipment.  Frequent exposure to weather elements; and appropriate PPE required for job site visits. 

Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Flexible spending account benefits
• Paid maternity leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Work boot allowance
• Employee referral program
• Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.