What You'll Do
Operations Managers oversee and facilitate container and trailer movements at an intermodal terminal by using forecasting to create and act on an accurate daily terminal plan. Individuals in this role must efficiently and safely follow through on all production and instill REMPREX core values in the team.An Operations Manager must thoroughly understand the client’s intermodal terminal operations and communicate clearly to the team to ensure accurate execution. This role reports to the Terminal Services Manager.
Responsibilities
The scope of the Operations Manager duties includes the following roles and responsibilities:
- Schedule and coordinate the workload based on client needs
- Facilitate pre-shift job briefings to go over work schedules, daily work plan, safety awareness, and other updates
- Ensure pre-shift and post-shift cursory vehicle inspections of equipment are performed and record keeping is maintained
- Operate cranes, side loaders, reach stackers, and hostlers to unload and load containers and trailers from rail cars, as required based on the daily work plan
- Ensure that all containers and trailers are properly secured before the train departs the terminal
- Ensure accurate records of yard inventory are kept up to date
- Perform required audits and monitor performance indicators
- Ensure that all staff wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Manage staff and railroad personnel to ensure efficient and safe production
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- At least two years intermodal facility experience, management preferred
- Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR),
- Ability to operate efficiently using the client’s terminal operating systems (TOS) and any other computer systems required for terminal operations
- Ability to gather and interpret data required for terminal performance measurements
- Proven ability to manage, develop, and lead a team to successfully execute client workload
- Ability to adjust to changing facility demands as requested by the client’s requirements and commitments due to seasonal variances, disrupted work schedules, and industry needs
- Ability to pass a background and drug test, per Class 1 Railroad and E-Railsafe protocols
Location
- Richmond, CA
- This role requires employees to be on-site during shift hours.
Physical
To perform the essential functions of this job, an employee must meet the physical demands in this job description. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle, feel and reach. The employee must be able to stand for periods of eight hours or more and must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus for both day and night operation.
Work Environment
Operations Managers work primarily outside and, in a vehicle, and in an office as needed. The Operations Manager must be able to work outdoors in all conditions—including extreme cold and heat—and in the presence of dust and loud noises. In addition, the Operations Manager will be working on and around rail and intermodal equipment that may be dangerous if not handled safely with respect to the job functions. Understanding the work hazards and being able to work safely is imperative for this position.
Who is REMPREX and Why Are We Hiring?
Headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, REMPREX specializes in the operation, support and engineering of intermodal terminals and ports nationwide. We specialize in delivering safe, efficient, and scalable services to help our clients transport intelligently. Click here to see it for yourself! INSERT YOUR CARROT STATEMENT HERE – that’s where you come in!Your assimilation into our culture is very important in having a long and mutually beneficial career at REMPREX. Our core values are the driving force in our business. As a potential member of the REMPREX team, you should align with our core values.Safety | We commit to actively foster a healthy and injury free environment for our employees, clients and the communities we serve.Integrity | We make it a priority to do the right thing even when no one is looking, which is why we commit to the highest ethical standard.Innovation | We challenge conventional thinking to continually improve the products and services we offer.Transparency | We say what we mean, mean what we say, and do what we say we’ll do.
What We Offer
All benefits mentioned below are based on eligibility and vary based on status, role and location.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401(k)
- Vacation, Sick & Paid Holidays
- Leaves of Absence
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employer-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Opportunities to Learn & Grow Your Career
- Hybrid Work Schedules
- A Diverse & Inclusive Company Culture that offers genuine teamwork
All employment offers will be made within the appropriate salary grade, taking into account key factors such as your location, relevant skills, experience, and expertise. Additionally, select positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual cash incentive program, designed to reward both individual and company performance.
Ready to build your career with an industry leader?
REMPREX is the one intermodal logistics company that truly does it all and whether you are looking to make an impact on our front line in Operations or ready to contribute your expertise to one of our professional corporate areas like Information Technology, Account & Finance, Human Resources or Client Services, our highly-innovative, rapidly-growing enterprise provides everything you need to build a rewarding career. If you are a builder at heart, enjoy solving problems, taking the initiative, pitching in where needed, are always up for a challenge, we encourage you to explore your future with REMPREX and apply today! If this role isn't what you're looking for,
please consider other open positions.
REMPREX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, REMPREX participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. As part of our pre-employment process, we do require successful completion of a background check and for safety sensitive roles, a drug screen.Know your rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfREMPREX participates in eVerify. Click here for information about eVerify.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.REMPREX is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.To all recruitment agencies: REMPREX does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any REMPREX employee. REMPREX is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.IND2
