Terminal Manager - Railcar Repair
Kalamazoo, MIFull-timeSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Watch jobs like this. New roles like this one near Kalamazoo, MI, by email.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting.
At a glance
Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Job overview
Road & Rail Services seeks a hands-on Terminal Manager to oversee daily railcar repair and maintenance operations. The role combines mechanical guidance and employee supervision with responsibility for workflow, budgets, safety, and operational performance. Ideal candidates have experience in diesel mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, welding, industrial mechanical operations, or railcar repair, along with proven leadership experience.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
75 Mills Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048, US | Paid weekly, Direct Deposit | Full Time
| Health, Dental, 401(k) and Company Matching, Paid Weekly, Weekly Safety Bonus, Paid Vacation and Holidays.
Terminal Manager – Railcar Repair
Road & Rail ServicesJob Type: Full-Time | Management | On-SiteSchedule: Flexible, Including Weekends, Holidays & On-Call Availability
Lead the Team. Drive Performance. Keep Railroad Operations Moving.
Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced, mechanically knowledgeable Terminal Manager to oversee daily railcar repair and maintenance operations.
This position requires a hands-on leader who understands mechanical repairs, employee supervision, financial performance, and workplace safety. We are looking for someone who can manage an operation while also providing technical guidance and assisting employees when needed.
Ideal candidates will have experience in diesel mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, welding, industrial mechanical operations, or railcar repair, combined with proven leadership experience.
If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, developing employees, and managing a productive operation, we encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Mechanical Management
Direct daily railcar inspection, repair, welding, and mechanical maintenance activities.
Oversee workflow, productivity, equipment utilization, and repair quality.
Provide hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and technical assistance when needed.
Coordinate staffing, equipment, materials, and resources to meet operational demands.
Ensure repairs meet applicable railroad industry and customer requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
Employee Leadership & Accountability
Supervise, train, and develop mechanical and railcar repair employees.
Assign daily responsibilities and establish clear performance expectations.
Manage attendance, productivity, employee conduct, and disciplinary matters.
Conduct safety meetings and ensure employees follow established work procedures.
Address employee concerns and maintain a productive, professional work environment.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Financial & Safety Oversight
Manage operational expenses, labor costs, budgets, and profit and loss (P&L) performance.
Monitor productivity and financial goals, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, FRA, and DOT regulations.
Enforce company safety policies, customer requirements, and site-specific procedures.
Maintain employee training records and support workplace safety inspections.
Communicate operational results, challenges, and staffing needs to senior leadership.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
Previous supervisory or management experience overseeing at least five employees.
Experience managing budgets, operational expenses, or P&L responsibilities.
Strong mechanical background in diesel repair, heavy equipment, industrial maintenance, or railcar repair.
Knowledge of welding, fabrication, and mechanical troubleshooting.
Ability to provide hands-on technical guidance to maintenance employees.
Experience managing employee performance, attendance, and accountability.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and make operational decisions.
Valid driver's license when required to operate company equipment.
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed.
Preferred:
Previous railroad or railcar repair experience.
Experience supervising mechanical repair or welding crews.
Background in transportation, intermodal operations, or industrial maintenance.
Familiarity with FRA regulations and railroad repair standards.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Ability to regularly walk, bend, squat, twist, and stand throughout the workday.
Ability to occasionally climb ladders exceeding 16 feet.
Ability to open railcar doors requiring up to 90 pounds of pulling force and 68 pounds of pushing force.
Comfortable working outdoors in extreme temperatures, rain, dust, and noisy industrial environments.
Ability to safely work around railroad equipment, machinery, and uneven surfaces.
Benefits of Working for Road & Rail Services
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Holidays and Vacation
Annual Steel Toe Boot Allowance
Company-Provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Annual Safety Bonus Opportunities
Career Advancement Opportunities
Veteran-Friendly Employer
Promote-From-Within Culture
About Road & Rail Services
Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has become a leading provider of railroad-related services throughout North America. We support railroads, industrial customers, and transportation facilities through railcar repair, mechanical maintenance, terminal operations, and specialized logistics services.
Take the Next Step in Your Leadership Career!
If you have a strong mechanical background, proven supervisory experience, and the ability to manage both employees and operational performance, we want you on our team!
Apply today to join Road & Rail Services as a Terminal Manager!
How this job compares
Set against the 8,391 open Operations Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Michigan median$70–95K/yr71 salary ranges
- Michigan median$19–29/hr24 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 189 open Operations Manager jobs in Michigan and 8,391 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Michigan
- H&R Block13 open
- CVS Health12 open
- Amazon9 open
- Experience
- Operations Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (6,278 postings).
- Education
- 1,810 of the 8,391 open Operations Manager jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.
