Asst Operations Manager

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Date: Sep 24, 2024

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60609

Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.

Requisition 37892: B3 Asst Operations Manager 

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Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail.  As part of Norfolk Southern, you’ll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Oversees the safe, efficient and economic operation of the Intermodal Terminal through the effective supervision of railroad and contracted personnel.

Principal Duties:

  • Directs all contractor employees to ensure they operate at standards and goals established by Norfolk Southern Management.
  • Oversees ramp operations, processes and verifies drayage bills, and directs Transportation officers as to switching requirements and assists various Customer Service groups.
  • Maintains contact with the facility when on duty and not on property to ensure proper and uninterrupted operation.
  • Assists and acts for manager as directed in the operation of the Intermodal terminal and keeps the manager informed regularly of any problems relating to terminal operation status.
  • Supervises work and training of new personnel in loading/unloading operation and in proper office clerical procedures.
  • Oversees contractor employees operating vehicles/equipment on property, protects against theft and conducts investigations of all accidents and personal injuries in the absence of manager.
  • Oversees the proper handling of shipments covered by United States Customs Regulations and for handling hazardous materials in accordance with Federal Regulations.

Job Related Experience:

Minimum Level: Not specified Preferred Level: Not specified

Education:

Preferred Level: Not specified

Preferred Majors:

None listedLicenses / Certifications: Required: None listed Preferred: None listed

Technical Skills:

  • TYES
  • MS Outlook

Skills and Abilities:

  • Communication Skills
  • Analyzing Problems
  • Customer Service

Career Path:

Predecessor Jobs:

None listed

Future Jobs:

  • Manager Operations
  • Division Manager

Work Conditions

Environment: Outdoor/Field

Shift Work: Yes

On-Call: Yes

Weekend Work: Yes

Travel Required: 0 - 2 Days per Month,

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.

 


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