Evening Operations Manager - Railcar Repair

Evening Operations Manager – Railcar Repair

Location: Iron Horse Rail Services
Schedule: Full Evening Shift (Approx. 3:00–4:00 PM start)
Employment Type: Salaried, Exempt
Reports To: Plant Manager

Iron Horse is expanding operations and launching a full second shift across multiple railcar repair functions. We are seeking an experienced Evening Operations Manager to serve as the senior on-site leader for second shift operations.

This role carries significant responsibility. The Evening Operations Manager is accountable for safety, productivity, quality, and workforce discipline during the hours when senior leadership is not on site. This position requires strong judgment, consistency, and the ability to lead without relying on popularity or constant oversight.

This is a management role, not a working foreman position.

• Repair
• Paint
• Cleaning
• PD
• Valve (limited rebuild team)

Each department will have leads or supervisors who report into this role.

• Execute evening production priorities to support and exceed plant targets
• Coordinate labor, workflow, and sequencing across departments
• Address bottlenecks, delays, and staffing gaps in real time
• Ensure proper handoff and communication to daytime leadership

• Enforce all safety rules, PPE requirements, and procedures
• Actively monitor high-risk work and intervene immediately when unsafe behavior is observed
• Ensure incidents, near-misses, and hazards are documented and escalated appropriately
• Support site EHS initiatives and expectations

• Lead and hold evening supervisors and leads accountable
• Address attendance, performance, and conduct issues promptly and professionally
• Maintain clear professional boundaries — this role requires leadership, not social alignment
• Support coaching, corrective action, and training reinforcement

• Ensure all work meets Iron Horse quality standards
• Confirm supplements are entered accurately and in real time
• Ensure inventory is relieved properly and production lines are closed daily
• Identify workmanship or process issues and address them immediately

• Use production, inventory, and labor systems accurately
• Prepare end‑of‑shift reporting on production, safety, and labor utilization
• Demonstrate proper procedures or techniques when necessary (not routine hands‑on labor)

• Prior management or supervisory experience in a railcar repair or heavy industrial environment
• Hands‑on railcar repair experience required, with working knowledge of:
  • Structural/mechanical repair
  • Painting and surface preparation
  • Cleaning operations
  • Valve work
• Proven ability to lead independently and enforce standards
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to intervene directly
• Comfortable using computers for production tracking, reporting, and communication

• Second‑shift or off‑shift leadership experience
• Experience managing multiple departments simultaneously
• Familiarity with inventory control and work order systems

• Evening shift runs safely, efficiently, and without unnecessary escalation
• Production targets are consistently met
• Supervisors are aligned and accountable
• Safety incidents decrease, not increase, after hours
• Day shift receives a clean, accurate handoff