Kansas City Southern Railway Hiring for Intermodal & Automotive Operations Manager Job at Wylie, TX Full Time

Description:

The terminal manager is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operations at Intermodal and Automotive facilities. As well as, the overall management of the operating contractors and vendors, performing the operations and the overall care of the facility.

Accountabilities:

• Manages and coordinates the daily switching, intermodal and automotive operations
• Calculates, measures and analyzes Key Performance Indicators associated with the operations. i.e. railcar utilization, on time release, on time departure, lifts per hour, right container right train, arrival to spot, spot to unload, etc.
• Leads all aspects of the maintenance and repairs, involved in running an intermodal and automotive facility, such as pot hole repair, striping, mowing, snow removal, etc.
• Coordinates the ramp operating contractor and vendors, in accordance to their contract and daily and overall needs of the operation.
• Exemplifies KCS Vision, Values, and Culture in each and every interaction with team, clients, and stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in a job-related major field of study
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience
• or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in a related field, such as transportation or logistics
• Previous Kansas City Southern operations / transportation experience
• Bi-lingual

Essential Functions:

• Analytical problem solver
• Logistics systems knowledge
• Process development and improvement
• Active learner and listener
• Coordination / Administrative skills
• General Code of Operating Rules knowledge
• Association of American Railroads knowledge
• Capable of working successfully in a team environment
• Proactive

Working Conditions:

• This position has a regular full-time schedule with a normal work week of Monday through Friday. There may be a need for occasional work with operations responsibility 24/7, as needed
• This position may require minimal travel up to 10% of the time.

We Offer:

• Complete health and welfare benefits package
• Competitive salary
• Incentive plan
• Railroad Retirement benefits
• 401k savings
• Leave/vacation plan

EEO Statement

We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer while providing reasonable accommodations for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Company Overview

In 1887, Arthur Stilwell constructed a north-south railroad while others were heading east and west, setting the tone for a century-old legacy of outstanding vision; entrepreneurial spirit; resilience in the face of adversity; and, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. Building on that legacy, our culture is further defined by a new vision for the future and a core set of values – Safety, Customer Focus, Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Innovation, and Diversity & Civility. We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business we do.

In addition to a culture that allows employees to thrive, we encourage resourcefulness with an award, recognizing employees who see a problem (or opportunity), find a solution, and use whatever authority and resources are available to get a job done well – accomplishing what was previously thought could not be done.

If you want to do work that is creative and strategic, be heard, grow professionally, be valued by your employer, and know that you are making an important contribution to an essential industry, a global supply chain, and the larger economy, Kansas City Southern may be the place for you.

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