Site Leader-Fort Dodge, IA

Railserve

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

As a Site Leader, you’ll oversee and support a variety of in-plant operations, from rail car moving and track maintenance to transloading and equipment management.

This role is ideal for someone looking to leverage 1-3 years of supervisory experience to further develop leadership skills, enhance operational knowledge, and build valuable customer relationships.
 

Why Join Our Team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• 401k matching
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety wear
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program

Pay Rate: $70,000.00 + bonus eligibility

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Training

• Ensure a safe work environment by training employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Foster a culture of safety and compliance, maintaining all required certifications and safety standards.

Leadership Development

• Motivate and support team members, identifying high performers and preparing them for growth into leadership roles.
• Set and manage work schedules to maintain a skilled team mix for each shift.

Operational Efficiency

• Coordinate and ensure timely, high-quality service in line with customer expectations and contract requirements.
• Oversee cost management, including payroll, fuel, and equipment costs, and maintain the Purchase Order system.
• Establish and adhere to preventive maintenance programs for all equipment, working with the mechanical department as needed.

Customer Service

• Build and sustain positive relationships with customers by meeting service goals and being a responsive, proactive contact.

Administrative Duties

• Perform essential administrative tasks including timekeeping, performance evaluations, and reporting for customer and company requirements.

Other Duties

• Flexibility to take on other duties as assigned, ensuring smooth, effective operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role includes supervising a team according to organizational policies and legal requirements, involving hiring, performance management, and resolving workplace issues.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1+ year of supervisory experience in rail operations, logistics, or a similar field
• Military experience is an asset but not required

Skills & Abilities

• Punctual, dependable, and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with a high degree of flexibility and problem-solving skills

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• Comfortable writing reports and business correspondence, with strong presentation and customer-facing skills

Mathematical Skills

• Proficient with basic math operations and capable of interpreting ratios, percentages, and graphs

Reasoning Ability

• Demonstrated ability to handle complex, real-world problems in standardized settings
• Strong comprehension of written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions

Physical Demands

This role involves frequent standing, walking, and occasional lifting. Specific vision and physical capabilities, including depth perception and color vision, are required.

Work Environment

This is an outdoor role, often in varying weather conditions and with exposure to mechanical parts, fumes, and chemicals. Noise levels can vary from moderate to high.

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Following 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 [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.