Operations Supervisor - Decatur , AL

Watco Career Opportunity

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs.

Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco

Here's what you can expect from Watco:

Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek

Competitive compensation and benefits

Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers

Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama

Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University

Career advancement opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance

Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.

Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.

Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.

Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles

Assist the Terminal Manager in the oversight of the operation with SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT being the highest priorities next to financial stewardship.

Supervise, lead, train and develop all team members.

Must be available and flexible to work all shifts as business needs require.

Fill in for Operators when necessary.

Ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Be able to participate in customer meetings to build relationships.

Maintain and develop safety culture among all team members.

Ensure that team members receive the proper training to perform their jobs.

Routine communication and coordination with other corporate departments.

Complete all applicable documentation and recordkeeping including billing train pre-release and first car notification.

Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Track train movement arrival and departure.

Track tank levels.

Complete team member performance reviews.

Assess disciplinary action

Monitor team member attendance, vacation and overall schedule.

Conduct team member interviews

Conduct team member efficiency testing.

Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, weekends.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Basic Microsoft Office (word and excel) and email skills

Customer service skills

Leadership

Coaching skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Prefer 2 years supervisory experience

Valid driver's license

Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used

Operate a loader, bull dozer, man lift, impact guns, air tools, conveyers, man lift to work in load out, fork lift, be able to operate a vehicle, raise and lower loading arms, wire cutters to cut zip ties, power tools, wrenches, PPE; FR clothing, vest, hard hat, gloves, steel toed boots, safety glasses, radios