A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta'sMagnesia Specialtiesbusiness produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest - those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
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What we offer:
Competitive Annual Salary with Performance Bonus
Annual Performance Increases
PTO Available as of DAY ONE
Take Home Company Vehicle
Opportunities to grow with company
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Pension plan (at no cost to employees)
Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAY
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the Rail Operations Manager is to coordinate and oversee operations at the Rail Yards assigned. This position will be responsible for multiple Rail Yards in Houston TX locations leading and supervising approximately 25 employees.
Essential Responsibilities
Exemplifies MM safety values and drives culture forward through language and training
Promote safety upstream activities and create plans to implement valuable suggestions
Ensures compliance with regulatory and company work rules and procedures including compliance requirements
Oversees and coordinates all aggregate rail unloads, transfers and internal/external customer deliveries to maximize customer service and minimize cost
Identifies opportunities to improve rail loading and unloading productivity
Oversee and ensure that all preventative and routine maintenance on mobile and plant equipment is complete
Strong leadership skills; possess the ability to lead, manage and motivate; have a proven track record for creating employee ownership of safety, production and quality
Ensure that staff performs daily pre/post-shift inspections on equipment and maintains maintenance log
Ensure that staff maintains good housekeeping in areas of responsibility
Manages information within the transportation management system
Assists in process/tools/training implementation
Maintain weekly cost report and assist in forecasting maintenance costs and projects
Works with Accounting, as needed, to verify the accuracy of billing and cost reconciliation
Manages and audits freight rates and mileage
Manages product inventory and monthly drone survey reconciliation
Builds relationships with company employees, vendors, and internal and external customers to ensure an efficiently functioning department
Acts as liaison between logistics and sales personnel
Support optimization of private/dedicated rail fleet to reduce/contain freight costs, working with counterparts in other districts to best utilize rail fleet
Executes strategies to enhance regional logistics customer service and on-time delivery performance
Contribute to reporting needs as directed by management
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Education and Requirements
Bachelor's degree preferred
2-5 years of experience in rail distribution operations or similar
Background in Rail & Truck
JDE experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft products
Ability to travel during the day and overnight if needed
Able to physically perform the essential functions for this job
Able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
Proven customer service skills and logistics focus, demonstrated capacity to develop relationships, resolve issues, and negotiate as required
Bilingual (Spanish)
Physical requirements
Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner. This job requires the ability to wear a hard hat, safety gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots and hearing protection.
Must be able to climb stairs to a height of 100 ft. and work at this height.
Ability to operate radio, CB radio, computer and other equipment as required.
Must be able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around all areas of equipment.
Lift up to 50 lbs. to waist level and carry 20 yards.
Ability to use hand tools such as grease guns, shovels, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 90 dbs.
Will work in varied environments (in all weather conditions heat, cold, wet, humid, dry and/or dusty conditions).
Exposure to cement, clay, limestone, shale, and other raw materials and various chemicals, solvents and lubricants.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Rail Operations Manager will work in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, ice, rain, and high humidity. In addition to periodically working in an office setting, this role requires working in various plant environments and involves exposure to vibrating equipment, mechanical and electrical hazards, and heights. The incumbent may also encounter dust, cement, clay, gypsum, sand, diesel exhaust, lubricants, solvents, and various fuels (refer to MSDS for details).
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
•Medical
•Prescription Drug
•Dental
•Vision
•Health Care Reimbursement Account
•Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
•Wellness Programs
•Employee Assistance Plan
•Paid Holidays and Vacation
•401(k) with Company matching
•Pension
•Salary Continuation - Short-Term Disability
•Long-Term Disability Options
•Employee Life Insurance
•Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
•Business Travel Accident Insurance
•Direct Deposit Payroll
•Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
•College Scholarship Program - for dependent children
•Matching Gift Program
•New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
