Industrial Rail Terminal Master Job Listing at Savage in Corpus Christi, TX (Job ID 33917)

Description

Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.

Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply. 

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• A culture that appreciates our Team Members
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”) & Paid holidays
• Profit sharing potential
• Uniforms and laundry service
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
• $150/year steel toe boot allowance

The Terminal Master will be highly proficient in the creation of switch lists, directing switch crews to safely and efficiently conduct rail movements.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Use yard management software and be able to quickly and clearly instruct teammates in how to use software
• Create accurate switch lists and be able to train others on how to create accurate switch lists
• Use problem solving skills to actively prevent logistics difficulties before they happen, train others on what to proactively look for
• Actively monitor activities for safety, security, and accuracy within the yard using video monitoring equipment
• Take lead role in supporting reporting needs from the Customer and Savage Logistics or Operations Managers, provide data and reports to aid the Logistics Manager in Customer discussions
• Ensure adequate information and communication is conducted with the Union Pacific railroad
• Performing recordkeeping duties related to the switch lists and instructions from Customer
• Will need to accurately and professionally hand off logistics tasks surrounding shift changes, act as a mentor for new logistics Team Members
• Act as a rail movement and safety specialist, including monitoring safe rail movement

Requirements of a successful Terminal Master:

• Detailed understanding of the needs of rail switch crews, sign-off on Savage rail operating training
• communicate detailed instructions but to instruct others in best practices for communication and tracking
• Handle different and competing deadlines between Savage, the Class-1 Railroad, and the Customer's logistics team
• Trusted to work with limited supervision and to actively engage others
• Understands the importance and demonstrates professionalism and Customer service, quickly and professionally responds to day-to-day Customer needs
• Anticipate needs of the Operation/Managers/Team Members

Education/Experience:

• 5+ Years' experience in a rail-centric facility required
• Experience not only using logistics-sensitive administrative tasks but instructing others how to perform them
• High school graduate or GED equivalent required

Physical Requirements:

• Office environment located in an industrial plant
• Sit for prolonged periods of times but may go in the rail yard a handful of times per shift
• Travel long distances, on occasion, for additional training or support

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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