Operations Manager

What You'll Do

The scope of the Operations Manager duties includes the following roles and responsibilities:

• Schedule and coordinate the workload based on client needs
• Facilitate pre-shift job briefings to go over work schedules, daily work plan, safety awareness, and other updates
• Ensure pre-shift and post-shift cursory vehicle inspections of equipment are performed and record keeping is maintained
• Operate cranes, side loaders, reach stackers, and hostlers to unload and load containers and trailers from rail cars, as required based on the daily work plan
• Ensure that all containers and trailers are properly secured before the train departs the terminal
• Ensure accurate records of yard inventory are kept up to date
• Perform required audits and monitor performance indicators
• Ensure that all staff wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Manage staff and railroad personnel to ensure efficient and safe production

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required 
• Valid Driver's License with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR) 
• Minimum of three years' work experience in the intermodal industry 
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple staff members 
• Flexible schedule that can adapt to extended or adjusted hours as needed 
• Strong ability to analyze and solve problems quickly and implement procedural changes in a stressful environment 
• Ability to mentor, teach, and build team ability so as to ensure team and terminal success
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills 
• Ability to accurately perform arithmetic computations 
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Strong professionalism 
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing customer requests and requirements, seasonal variances in workload, and industry needs and requirements 
• Proven ability to maintain confidential information 
• Ability to proactively and strategically enhance, not just maintain, overall terminal performance
• Commitment to modeling REMPREX and client rules and regulations 
• Strong background in interacting with, managing, and growing technologies that support the terminal and its operations 
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field 
• Ability to lift up to 50Ibs 
• Ability to work in presence of loud machinery

Location 

• This role is based out of Chicago, IL 60629
• This role requires employees to be on-site during shift hours. 

Hours

This is a full-time position working non-standard hours that may include nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the client.

Work Environment

Operations Managers work primarily outside and, in a vehicle, and in an office as needed. The Operations Manager must be able to work outdoors in all conditions—including extreme cold and heat—and in the presence of dust and loud noises. In addition, the Operations Manager will be working on and around rail and intermodal equipment that may be dangerous if not handled safely with respect to the job functions. Understanding the work hazards and being able to work safely is imperative for this position.

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 mechanics 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!

What We Offer

All benefits mentioned below are based on eligibility and vary based on status, role and location.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k)
• Vacation, Sick & Paid Holidays
• Leaves of Absence
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities to Learn & Grow Your Career
• Hybrid Work Schedules
• A Diverse & Inclusive Company Culture that offers genuine teamwork

All employment offers will be made within the appropriate salary grade, taking into account key factors such as your location, relevant skills, experience, and expertise. Additionally, select positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual cash incentive program, designed to reward both individual and company performance.

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! 

If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

REMPREX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, REMPREX participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.  As part of our pre-employment process, we do require successful completion of a background check and for safety sensitive roles, a drug screen.

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REMPREX participates in eVerify. Click here for information about eVerify.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

REMPREX is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

To all recruitment agencies: REMPREX does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any REMPREX employee. REMPREX is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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