Field Supervisor

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Who We Are:
Transco Rail Services along with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and Procor delivers full-service railcar repair and maintenance through a broad North American network of fixed shops and mobile field service teams. Serving freight and tank car fleets across multiple industries we are committed to safety compliance quality and reliable service.

Job Description:
The Field Operations Supervisor provides value-driven customer service by ensuring productive and efficient railcar repair operations at the site level. This role is responsible for leading a skilled workforce aligning site operations with customer expectations and executing strategic plans to meet production safety and quality goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the team and foster a strong culture of Safety and Quality.

• Actively support safety and quality initiatives including safety reviews compliance training audits and quality checks.

• Maintain a visible presence by conducting daily site walks to monitor progress address issues and ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Meet or exceed site performance goals such as repair turnaround time cost efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• Ensure adequate staffing levels through effective recruitment training scheduling and workforce planning.

• Manage employee work schedules to provide appropriate coverage while supporting work-life balance and customer needs.

• Participate in safety and quality audits to ensure regulatory compliance and customer standards are maintained.

• Maintain accurate railcar repair status reports and provide real-time updates to customers as required.

• Complete weekly reports and KPI tracking including turnaround time productivity and cost metrics and communicate results to Regional Operations leadership.

• Lead daily team huddles (toolbox talks) to review safety protocols daily goals and work priorities.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives including implementation and maintenance of visual management processes.

• Identify employee training needs and coordinate development activities with appropriate resources.

• Ensure billing is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Oversee new hire onboarding including 30/60/90-day reviews and participation in Tank University training programs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages and directs personnel at the site level.

• Responsible for overall direction coordination and evaluation of employees.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws including interviewing hiring training performance management employee development discipline and conflict resolution.

Required/Preferred Skills:

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong knowledge of safety protocols and quality control processes.

• Ability to conduct and participate in safety and quality audits.

• Proven leadership team-building and performance management skills.

• Experience with recruitment training scheduling and employee development.

• Effective communication skills for engaging employees customers and leadership.

• Ability to maintain and analyze operational financial and KPI reports.

• Experience leading daily meetings and aligning team goals.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and visual management tools.

• Strong customer service orientation and ability to resolve customer concerns.

• Accuracy in billing reporting and operational documentation.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelors Degree or some college preferred.

• Previous supervisory or managerial experience required; field operations or railcar/manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

• Strong leadership organizational problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety quality and operational excellence.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to traverse the operations facility regularly.

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

• Willingness to work extended hours as business needs require.

What We Offer:

Transco strives to be the Employer of Choice. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Benefits beginning on Day 1

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage with industry-leading providers

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)

• Company-paid Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Vacation and Paid Time Off

• 401(k) with generous company match and annual employer contribution

Disclaimer:
This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Transco reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities as business needs require.

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 and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.