Management Trainee - Safety Operations

Requisition 39282: Management Trainee - Safety Operations 

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Position Overview:

Norfolk Southern is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Management Trainee – Safety Operations to support the development, execution, and continuous improvement of safety programs across the organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in safety program management, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to the advancement of Norfolk Southern’s safety culture.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the tracking and reporting of safety programs to ensure alignment with departmental goals and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development, documentation, and distribution of Safety Department Standard Procedures to promote consistency and compliance.
• Assist in the coordination and facilitation of safety initiatives aimed at enhancing safety awareness and knowledge across the organization.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of safety data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide administrative support including compiling training materials, scheduling sessions, and coordinating logistics for safety-related events.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of presentation materials for internal stakeholders, including Norfolk Southern staff and the Board of Directors.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience or academic background in safety, administration, or project management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for procedural documentation and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF tools; familiarity with data visualization platforms such as Power BI is a plus.

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.