Skip to main content

This job has expired

Rail Yard Supervisor

Employer
Vulcan Materials
Location
Abilene, TX, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 18, 2021

View more

Category
Machinery Operators, Supervisory
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Work hours will be dictated by the train schedule, person must be flexible to work all 3 shifts as needed.

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the countryC.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time .

What You’ll Do:

Promote Safety. Build a strong safety culture to ensure the plant is in compliance with Vulcan’s safety, operations, and environmental policies and procedures. Manage the health and safety of employees to continuously improve the Vulcan’s health & safety performance.

Organize and Plan Production. Plan the daily operation for rail to ensure optimal utilization of plant and equipment, personnel and inventory requirements, and work procedures in regards to stripping, mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and shipping.

Inspect Equipment and Perform Repairs. Assist and organize the work of employees in the daily inspection and maintenance of the plant to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations to maximize production and minimize interruptions.

Determine Work Procedure. Determine work procedures, complete assigned tasks and delegate duties to personnel concerned with equipment.

Cost Control: Continuously evaluates the performance and the effectiveness of the crew to look for opportunities for improvement. This Supervisor should implement improvements within his/her scope of authority as soon as possible. Improvements requiring management approval should be presented to the Plant Manager with sufficient detail to justify cost.

Cross functional Communication: Works with sales in addressing customer relations and customer service requirements to ensure Operations meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Manage Employee Relations. Provide strong leadership, training, team building and supervision to all employees at the plant in order to support the operational function of the business. Work cross-functionally with HR to recruit new employees, perform disciplinary actions, and evaluate the performance of employees in order to develop talent.

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned. Skills You’ll Need :

Experience. High School Diploma is required. BS/BA or equivalent combination of training and work experience is preferred. 5 years’ experience in the industry (aggregates, Truck, rail & barge transportation).

Flexibility. Must be able to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.

Technology Skills. Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must have the ability to learn and use other software and office equipment as needed to perform job requirements.

Interpersonal Skills. Must have the ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner and work with all organizational levels within the company, as well as customers/individuals outside of the company.

Organizational Skills. Must have strong organizational and time management skills. Must have the ability to perform tasks accurately, consistently, and thoroughly. Must have the ability to complete projects without direct supervision and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of skill and accuracy.

Problem Solving Skills. Must have the ability to detect problems, evaluate options, and properly address them in a proactive manner.

What You’ll Like About Us :

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impact daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States .

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more .

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert