Director of Operations - Mechanical

Director of Operations - Mechanical

Road & Rail Services

Director of Operations - Mechanical

The basic purpose of position : Provide complete management oversight for assigned areas of responsibility.

Expectation : We expect our Director of Operations to be committed to a high standard of safety, to comply with all safety policies / procedures and willing to report violations and potential safety issues to the appropriate personnel. We expect all Directors of Operations to employ an "out front" approach to management. Directors of Operations should spend the majority of their time working at / with the sites they have responsibility for. Their focus must be meeting the company and customer's expectations by ensuring our associates are performing their work safely and correctly. The Director of Operations must be an effective communicator, leader, and mentor.

Requirements :

• 5+ years' experience in Mechanical site operations management
• Multi-site management experience preferred
• Experience mentoring, coaching, & developing subordinates
• Welding certification
• Experienced leading 10 or more direct reports
• Experienced in delivering results through others
• Recruiting, hiring, training, retaining, and development of organizational talent
• Management of KPI metrics
• Accountability
• P&L management
• Hands on leadership
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, EPA, FRA, and DOT regulations and policies
• Commitment to safety
• Conflict resolution
• Effective communications
• Development and implementation of process improvement opportunities
• Works effectively under stress

Responsibilities :

Education Requirements : High School Diploma / GED, 4-year college degree preferred. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for college education.

Skills, Licenses, Certification, and / or Special Training : Must maintain a valid state driver's license if required to operate company equipment. Meet and maintain all requirements contained in the Conditions of Employment policy.

Physical, Mental & Sensory Requirements :

Company Profile : Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown and diversified to become a leading provider of rail-related services in North America. Our network of skilled associates provides plant and terminal operating expertise as well as field maintenance of rail assets for railroads, rail shippers, and owners of rail related equipment and facilities.