Rail Logistics Lead

Job Purpose

The Rail Operations & Fleet Services Leader is our Subject Matter Expert responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient management of the rail fleet supporting OXEA operations. This includes overall rail asset strategy and operational ownership from asset lifecycle, maintenance, compliance, fleet optimization and metrics, to vendor management and systems integration (SAP and rail applications). The role ensures business continuity across production and logistics operations while driving cost reduction, operational excellence, and strategic improvements through strong process orientation, analytics, and cross-functional leadership.

• Create and implement Rail fleet asset and vendor strategy to ensure business continuity and customer service levels for our supply network.
• Develop railcar fleet management (sizing and utilization) strategy to support business demand and cost strategies. This includes ownership relative to leasing, scrap vs repair, cycle times/turns, storage, etc.
• Create and lead the railcar maintenance and regulatory program ensuring compliance with FRA, AAR, DOT, CFR 49, and internal standards. Program will be proactively structured based on AAR guidelines relative to maintaining fleet availability, reducing recurring trends/failures, spare parts proposals, documentation, and governance record keeping, costs management and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with internal partners (Procurement, Production, Site Logistics, Operations) to ensure fleet management activities are aligned with operational needs, service levels, contract terms and budgets.
• Ensure Safety external and internal requirements and procedures are followed during operations, incident responses, and maintenance/regulatory events.
• Lead incident response for rail events (NARs, leaks, derailments), conduct root‑cause analyses, manage corrective actions, and coordinate with regulatory agencies and carriers.

• Define, manage and track (KPIs) accountability of 3PL/4PL providers for delegated fleet services.
• Oversee vendor contracts ranging from leases, storage, switching, site logistics to maintenance and testing.
• Review, code, validate, and approve invoices for rail maintenance, repairs, storage, and all fleet‑related activity.

• Develop and support implementation of daily rail operations SOPs including tracking, tracing, expediting, diversion, maintenance to ensure overall rail shipment operational and financial success.
• Bring Continuous Improvement mindset to our processes, fleet utilization, costs, and vendor interactions.
• Serve as the in‑house expert for rail technology including SAP transactions, 3P platforms and data integrations.
• Develop data analytics, dashboards, KPIs, and performance reports to drive improved operational decision‑making and business insights.
• As Rail Subject Matter Expert, develop and implement training programs for staff to enhance their skills and knowledge in rail operations and maintenance. Keep current on legal changes, industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure Oxea remains aligned with industry expectations.

• Develop scope, justification, business case for infrastructure/CAPEX improvements (i.e., track upgrades, siding expansion, switching layout redesign, storage capacity enhancements).
• Project Management (PMO) implementation for agreed upon improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related technical area.
• 5+ years of experience in rail operations, fleet management, chemical logistics, or equivalent industrial rail environment.

• Rail experience managing railcar fleets, external storage, switching operations, and rail performance optimization.
• Strong background in railcar mechanical systems, maintenance cycles, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of lease structures, repair terms, warranty provisions, and vendor contract compliance.
• Proven success driving Continuous Improvement in logistics operations, cost, and service/maintenance reliability.
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