Repair Manager

Acumed, Inc.

Cleveland, TX


Union Tank Car Company

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Are you a seasoned Tank car / Railcar Repair Leader looking for an opportunity to grow with a thriving & stable Marmon Group / Berkshire Hathaway Company? Apply at Union Tank Car Company “UTLX” as an Assistant Plant Manager / “Repair Manager” at our full-service repair shop in Cleveland, TX!

Who We Are:

The Company’s regulatory, engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago’s financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are valued.

Job Description:

You will report directly to the Plant Manager and will ensure the efficient and effective management of repair operations in accordance with UTLX Standards, the AAR, FRA, and DOT regulations. You oversee Area Managers and Supervisors assigned several areas across all shifts.

Your direct reports include Area Managers and first-line Supervisors in the Plant. (ie. Repair Supervisors, Lining Supervisors, Cleaning Rack, etc.)

Job Requirements:

  • Supervise repair operations via effective coordination of your direct reports.

  • Maintain the production schedule for completing repairs.

  • Drive performance metrics.

  • Assist the Plant Manager in the preparation of shop budget.

  • Monitor productivity, safety, & quality of work in each area.

  • Train new supervisors.

  • Perform annual evaluations of your direct reports.

  • Organize and conduct safety training.

  • Assist in the preparation of accident reports.

  • Supervise the taking of physical inventory.

  • Assign vacation schedules.

  • Provide coverage for the Plant Manager duties when he / she is away.

Education/Experiences/Qualifications:

  • Able to legally work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship.

  • 5 yrs experience tank car / rail car production leadership along with high school diploma or GED

  • Flexible to working different shifts; Possibly weekends.

  • Computer aptitude

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Willing and able to wear safety equipment

  • Physical ability to climb ladders, enter tank cars via manway opening of approx. 20 inches in diameter, tolerate confined spaces & heights of approx. 14 ft.

  • Visual acuity for safety

  • AAR, FRA, DOT knowledge

  • Knowledge of safety practices, welding & metal fabrication, & blueprint reading

Preferred qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Why Join our team?

At Union Tank Car Company (UTLX), we take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals… which is why we offer:

  • Tuition reimbursement program

  • Medical, dental, vision benefits on Day 1

  • 401K with matching & discretionary retirement contributions

  • Generous Paid vacation

  • Paid holidays

  • Maternal and parental leave

  • Berkshire Hathaway employee discount program . . . and much more!

It is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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