Regional Operations Manager - West

Union Tank Car Company

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The Regional Operations Manager’s role is to develop and execute the operation plan supporting the broader company strategy. They will accomplish this by establishing and managing Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), development and performance management of direct reports to ensure business continuity (succession planning, individual site’s performance, etc.), and ensuring that all operations adhere to safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) manufactures, leases, and repairs railcars in North America for railroads and industrial companies. With roots dating back over 125 years, we are part of an operation that owns and leases a diversified portfolio of approximately 120,000 tank cars and 10,000 freight cars, operates two tank car manufacturing facilities, and has a network of more than 110 full-service and mini / mobile repair shops. Owned by Marmon Holdings, Inc. and Berkshire Hathaway, we rely heavily on those with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success and are committed to attracting and retaining top talent. We offer competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, and an opportunity to become part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are encouraged and valued.

The Regional Operations Manager’s role is to ensure quality work is performed safely, and is cost-effective for the sites within their Region, by providing coaching, leadership, support, and operating expertise necessary to ensure the facilities have the proper processes, controls, equipment and personnel in place to become the employer of choice, supplier of choice, and investment of choice for the business.

Why Join Our Team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage day one of employment
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• 401k with matching
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement and prescription safety wear
• Holiday pay 10 Total - Effective Day 1 of employment
• Vacation offered
• Personal Time Off offered
• Marmon & ADP employee discount program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus Eligible
• Salary Range: $99,000.00 - $115,000.00

Essential Functions:

• Lead team of Field Operations Supervisors and foster a culture centered on Safety and Quality. 
• Responsible for coaching and mentoring Field Operations Supervisors to promote and sustain a safe, successful & productive work environment for all employees across their sites. 
• Accountable for supporting site supervisors in the implementation, coaching, mentoring and the sustainability of safety performance through facilitation of job analysis, shop management and employee involvement and accountability. 
• Collaborate with Field Operations Supervisors to ensure regional financial performance meets budget expectations by effectively using key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Mentor and coach Field Operations Supervisors to ensure throughput aligns with customer demand.
• Recognize talent and develop succession plan(s) for all employees with actions and associated timelines for supporting employee retention and promoting internal growth. 
• Accountable for supporting each Field Operations Supervisors within their region in the implementation, coaching, mentoring and sustainability of visual management processes, along with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Accountable for leading, coaching, and mentoring Field Operations Supervisors in recognizing employee training needs, equipment needs, and operational efficiency opportunities while working with corporate support groups in developing action plans, and support as needed.
• Provide support to the Field Operation Supervisors in the implementation, coaching, mentoring and the sustainability of new hire on-boarding process, including 30, 60, 90 reviews and Tank-University (a comprehensive training program), within their region. 
• Drive the goals and expectations of the annual and 3-year strategic plans for their region that aligns with the overall vision