About this role
Field Operations Supervisor
What You’ll Do
- This role is responsible for overseeing daily railcar repair operations while leading a skilled workforce and ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
On any given day, you will:
- Lead site operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity
- Conduct daily site walks to monitor work progress, identify risks, and ensure compliance
- Drive performance against key metrics including turnaround time, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction
- Manage staffing through recruitment, scheduling, training, and workforce planning
- Facilitate daily team huddles (toolbox talks) to align on safety and production goals
- Ensure accurate and timely repair tracking, reporting, and customer updates
- Monitor and report KPIs including productivity, turnaround, and cost metrics
- Participate in and support safety and quality audits
- Oversee billing accuracy and timely completion
- Support employee development, onboarding, and training initiatives
- Lead and reinforce continuous improvement and visual management practices
What Makes This Role Different:
- Leadership Impact - Directly influence site performance, culture, and team success
- Operational Ownership - Full responsibility for site execution and customer delivery
- Growth Opportunity - Career paths across Transco, Marmon Rail, and 100+ Marmon companies
- Dynamic Environment - Every day brings new challenges in a fast-paced operation
What We’re Looking For:
- We’re seeking a strong, hands-on leader with a passion for safety, team development, and operational performance.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of safety practices and quality standards
- Ability to manage teams, schedules, and production priorities
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with KPIs, reporting, and operational metrics
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree or some college
- Experience in railcar repair, manufacturing, or industrial environments
- Background in multi-site or customer-facing operations
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
Supervisory Responsibility:
- Directly manages site employees and daily operations
- Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, and employee development
- Leads disciplinary actions and conflict resolution in accordance with company policies
Work Environment:
- Combination of field and office-based work
- Regular time spent in a railcar repair facility environment
- Exposure to industrial conditions (noise, weather, equipment movement)
- Physical activity including walking, climbing, and light lifting
- May require extended hours based on operational needs
Site Specific Details:
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Location: Bedford Park, IL
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Shift: 3rd shift 10PM - 6:30AM
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Compensation: Base Salary: $75,000-$80,000
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Compensation & Benefits
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We know this role requires skill, flexibility, and commitment, and we compensate accordingly.
What you can expect:
- Competitive base salary
- Stable, long-term career within a growing organization
Full Benefits – Day One:
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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401(k) with company match
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Company-paid life and disability insurance
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Paid time off + paid holidays
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Employee Assistance Program
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Career growth opportunities across Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway companies
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Why Transco? At Transco, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a company that:
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Prioritizes safety and people first
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Invests in training and development
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Offers real career mobility, not just lateral moves
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Is backed by the strength and stability of a global organization
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Not Sure If You Check Every Box?
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We still encourage you to apply.
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If you have the right mindset, work ethic, and foundational skills; we can help you build the rest.