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Supervisor – Rail Car Operations
Location: Staten Island, NY Coney Island Pitkin Openings
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: Up to $87,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Shift: 1st Shift – Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Job Description
Top Prospect Group is seeking an experienced Rail Car Operations Supervisor to oversee daily repair, maintenance, and technical operations at an active rail car facility in Staten Island, NY.
This position is ideal for a hands-on supervisor with a strong mechanical background and experience in rail transportation, automotive, aerospace, bus/truck manufacturing, fleet maintenance, or industrial equipment service.
The Supervisor will lead technical and clerical personnel, coordinate repairs, manage vendor activities, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily repair, maintenance, and technical operations within an active rail car facility.
- Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate technical and clerical personnel.
- Coordinate daily activities involving rail cars delivered to the customer.
- Establish and enforce work standards, productivity expectations, and safety procedures.
- Review completed work to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely completion.
- Manage labor hours, employee schedules, timekeeping, and overtime to maintain departmental budgets.
- Coordinate technicians, parts, vendors, and subcontractors to complete repairs and modifications.
- Monitor vendor performance and ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Prepare daily work schedules, progress reports, vouchers, and documentation.
- Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Customer representatives to resolve technical issues.
- Maintain accurate service records, operational documentation, and reports.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, customer procedures, and workplace safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in production, quality, maintenance, or engineering; OR 3 years of mechanical/technical experience involving supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair operations.
- Experience supervising technicians, mechanics, maintenance personnel, or production teams.
- Ability to coordinate work orders, staffing, parts, repairs, and daily schedules.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience maintaining documentation, service reports, and operational records.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer reporting systems.
- Familiarity with English and Metric measurement systems.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with customers and vendors.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Willingness to work in an active rail car environment.
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates with supervisory or technical leadership experience in the following industries are encouraged to apply:
- Rail Transportation and Rail Car Maintenance
- Automotive Dealership Service Departments
- Automotive and Heavy Truck Manufacturing
- Bus and Commercial Fleet Maintenance
- Aerospace Manufacturing and Maintenance
- Heavy Equipment and Industrial Machinery Service
- Mechanical Repair and Service Operations
- Industrial Manufacturing and Production
Direct rail industry experience is not required. Candidates with transferable mechanical, maintenance, or service leadership experience will be considered.
Work Environment
- Work performed at an active rail car facility in Staten Island, NY.
- Indoor and outdoor working conditions, including exposure to changing weather.
- Active work environment involving rail cars, heavy equipment, and mechanical systems.
- Requires standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and occasional bending.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 lbs.
- Steel-toe work boots and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
- Must follow all established safety procedures.
Compensation & Schedule
Salary: Up to $87,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.
Schedule: 1st Shift – Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire