Site Leader-Longview, TX

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 trans-loading 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.
This role will require you to manage a 45+ person site as well and will also require you to communicate with our onsite customer.

Pay Rate: $95,000-$105,000 per year+ opportunities for bonuses. Based on experience.

Shifts: Must be available for all shifts.

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

Who we Are

Railserve is a leading provider of in-plant rail switching, transloading, and material handling services — operating at over 75 locations in North America. We use our own locomotives and employees to safely move railcars within industrial, manufacturing and production plants. But we're not just rail car movers; we also provide a number of other services which include: rail car loading, rail car unloading, track maintenance, inspection or repair and many others.

Railserve is also a member company of The Marmon Group, a global organization comprised of three autonomous companies consisting of more than 175 independent manufacturing and service businesses. Marmon is part of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the world's largest, most successful, and best respected companies.

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
• This position is eligible for bonuses.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Railserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Other Requirements

Must be able to travel on a limited basis; up to 10%.

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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.