Operations Supervisor

AWCT is hiring an full time Operations Supervisor for our Wentzville location. This position comes with an AMAZING benefits package and great pay too! Please apply fast for this position!

Summary

This position is responsible for organizing and scheduling staff and directing the day-to-day operations of all rail , yard, and trucking functions.  This position is responsible for ensuring loading of vehicles onto rail cars a nd car haul trucks , as well as receipt / movement / storage of vehicles through efficient productivity of the work crews.   This position coordinates the activities of associates under the direction of the Terminal Manager to ensure a well-coordinated, productive , efficient operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily scheduling of personnel to complete receipt / movement / storage, rail loading, pre-delivery inspections, and trucking operations in a productive cost-efficient manner.
• Direct the day-to-day activities of the operation
• Oversee vehicle receipt / movement / storage
• Oversee trucking operation
• Oversee pre-delivery inspections
• Oversee rail loading operations
• Assign personnel to job locations
• Ensure personnel have the support, tools, and supplies needed for production.  This includes purchasing and inventory of consumable materials when applicable
• Conduct audits and make suggestions for corrective action as needed
• Documents performance issues and coordinates all correction action with Terminal , Operations and HR Managers
• Observe and assist where needed
• Make appropriate changes to activities if needed
• Ensure all Company policies and procedures are followed
• Daily communication with leads, other staff, and office personnel to determine staffing, supply and operational needs, and ensure these needs are met.
• Responsible for ensuring new personnel receive the appropriate training
• Report accidents and injuries on appropriate forms and communicates the procedure to all appropriate customers / vendors and Company personnel
• Conducts accident investigations
• Responsible for safety programs to provide a safe, clean workplace for all personnel and within the regulations of local, state, federal, and regulatory standards
• Conducts time studies and man-minute reports and evaluates associates according to standards
• May a ssist in the facility budget process
• May interface with the Customer to ensure customer satisfaction; will generally defer most issues to Operations / Account Manager or Terminal Manager
• Conducts labor / materials cost analysis and coordinates rates with Terminal Manager.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
• Assists in equipment, facility, and Company vehicle maintenance
• May assist with property maintenance issues
• May perform other duties from time to time at the direction of the Terminal , District , or Regional Manager .

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Check physical demands that apply

Describe job responsibilities that require physical demands checked

Standing

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30-50

% of time

Observing the work of others

Walking

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30-50

% of time

Between work areas

Sitting

​ ​ ☒ ​

30-50

% of time

Working in office or attending meetings

Lifting

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35-75

lbs.

Tools, supplies, equipment

Carrying

​ ​ ☒ ​

35-75

lbs.

Tools, supplies, equipment

Pushing

​ ​ ☒ ​

35-75

lbs.

Carts, hand trucks

Pulling

​ ​ ☒ ​

35-75

lbs.

Vehicle doors, carts

Stepping

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25-70

% of time

In and out of vehicles

Balancing

​ ​ ☒ ​

10-25

% of time

Working on vehicles with crews

Stooping

​ ​ ☒ ​

25-50

% of time

Working on vehicles with crews

Kneeling

​ ​ ☒ ​

25-50

% of time

Working on vehicles with crews

Crouching

​ ​ ☒ ​

25-50

% of time

Working on vehicles with crews

Crawling

​ ​ ☒ ​

5-20

% of time

Working on vehicles with crews

Reaching

​ ​ ☒ ​

25-75

% of time

Tools, telephone , gear shift , etc.

Handling

​ ​ ☒ ​

25-75

% of time

Tools, telephone , gear shift , etc.

Speaking

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Giving instructions, meetings

Hearing

​ ​ ☒ ​

Meetings, suggestions, instructions

Seeing

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Reports, work quality, etc.

Depth Perception

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Driving vehicles

Color Vision

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Switches, wiring, vehicle identification

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position .

Equal Employment Opportunity

AWCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class with respect to employment opportunities.

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