Site Leader

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment through employee training and operational oversight
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and regulatory requirements
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the operation
• Maintain required certifications, qualifications, and training records
• Lead, coach, and develop employees across all operational functions
• Identify high-potential employees and support succession planning efforts
• Develop work schedules and staffing plans to maintain operational effectiveness
• Foster employee engagement and accountability
• Ensure operations meet customer expectations and contractual obligations
• Manage payroll, fuel, equipment, and operational costs
• Oversee purchase order processes and site expenditures
• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs with mechanical teams
• Monitor operational performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Serve as the primary customer contact for operational issues and service needs
• Ensure customer concerns are addressed professionally and promptly
• Manage timekeeping, performance evaluations, reporting, and operational documentation
• Complete customer and company-required reports accurately and on time
• Support hiring, onboarding, employee development, and performance management activities
• Perform additional operational and leadership duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 1+ years of supervisory experience in rail operations, logistics, manufacturing, transportation, or a related field required
• Previous railroad experience preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating procedures, and technical instructions
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and operational documentation
• Ability to analyze operational data and performance metrics
• Reliable transportation required
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check
• Military experience is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership and employee development capabilities while ensuring compliance with safety procedures and operational effectiveness. Proficient in managing operational costs, customer relationships, and performance metrics.