CSX

Rail-based freight transportation and intermodal services

Terminal Operations Supervisor - Chicago, IL

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Full-timeChicago, IL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or rail operations.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of the railroad industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
Knowledge of Association of American Railroads guidelines.
Strong business acumen.
Ability to complete a background check if required.
Ability to wear protective equipment such as welding shields, a hard hat, and hearing protection.
Ability to work with hazardous materials occasionally.
Availability to work variable hours and schedules, including a non-standard work week.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
Ability to work inside an office environment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Terminal Manager with all functions of running an intermodal terminal and cover the Terminal Manager's functions when they are unavailable.
Make decisions that maximize company profitability.
Coordinate with the Terminal Manager, clerical staff, and contractors to harmonize inbound and outbound train and terminal plans.
Ensure trains are loaded efficiently and reduce unproductive track time.
Coordinate with the Terminal Manager, Network Operations, and Service Design groups to adjust plans and schedules to meet network, customer, and terminal needs.
Work with the Terminal Manager to establish short- and long-term maintenance, upgrade, and update plans in accordance with CSX rules and guidelines.
Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly inspections are performed, reviewed, and addressed.
Assist the Terminal Manager in determining staffing levels and establishing schedules to maximize the use of clerical and contract employees.
Implement training for new employees and recurrent training for employees and contractors.
Ensure CSX intermodal safety and environmental policies are followed by employees and contractors.
Inform the necessary CSX Intermodal departments about terminal needs and special conditions, providing daily updates when necessary.
Perform miscellaneous activities and responsibilities assigned by the manager.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree or four-year degree.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience in transportation, logistics, or rail operations.

Job Summary
Assists the Terminal Manager with all of the functions of running an intermodal terminal, including coverage for Terminal Manager in all functions while they are unavailable.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

Ensure decisions are made to maximize profitability of the company.
Work with the Terminal Manager, clerical staff, and contractors to ensure both inbound and outbound train and terminal plans are harmonized. Ensure all trains are loaded smartly and reduce the amount of unproductive track time.
Work with Terminal Manager, Network Operations, and Service Design groups to adjust/change plans and schedules to meet network, customer, and terminal needs.
Work with Terminal Manager to set short and long-term plans for maintenance, upgrades, and updates in accordance with CSX rules and guidelines.
Make sure all periodic inspections (daily, weekly, and monthly) are performed, reviewed, and addressed.
Assist Terminal Manager in determining sufficient staffing levels and establish schedules to maximize the use of clerical and contract employees.
Implement training of all new employees and recurrent training for all other employees and contractors.
Ensure all CSX intermodal safety and environmental policies are adhered to by all employees and contractors.
Ensure all necessary departments of CSX intermodal are informed of all terminal needs and special conditions (daily updates if necessary).
Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED
4 or more years of experience in 4 or more years of experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Rail Operations
1 or more years of supervisory experience in 1 or more years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
2 or more years of supervisory experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Rail Operations

Knowledge and Skills

Railroad industry knowledge
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulatory knowledge
Knowledge of Association of American Railroad (AAR) guidelines
Strong Business Acumen

Leadership
The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.

Job Requirements

May be required to complete a background check
Wear protective equipment (such as welding shields, hard hat, hearing protection)
Work with hazardous materials on an occasional basis
Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)
Work outside in all weather conditions
Work inside an office environment

About the Company

CSX

Rail-based freight transportation and intermodal services

CSX operates a large rail-based freight network in the Eastern United States and Canada, moving coal, chemicals, automotive parts, and consumer goods for a wide range of customers. Its services include traditional rail transport plus intermodal and rail-to-truck transload, allowing shipments to move across multiple modes. It differentiates itself with an extensive regional network and integrated intermodal capabilities that connect industries’ supply chains. Its goal is to move goods efficiently and reliably by coordinating rail, intermodal, and transload services to keep supply chains flowing.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Jacksonville, FL
Founded: 1827

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