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Qualdoc
Kansas City, MO
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Assistant Operations Manager – Railroad
Kansas City, MO
Full-Time | Direct Hire
$100,000/year — higher salary available depending on experience
Not required
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced
Assistant Operations Manager to support field crews handling railroad emergency response, derailment recovery, specialty lifting, railcar repair, and track maintenance projects.
This is a hands-on management position focused on crew coordination, field execution, safety, customer communication, and problem-solving
. The role requires someone comfortable working in fast-paced and time-sensitive field environments.
Responsibilities: Support Supervisors with the safe and efficient completion of multiple field projects.
Coordinate personnel, assignments, equipment, schedules, and project priorities.
Track project progress and help ensure work meets timelines, budgets, and customer requirements.
Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and problem-solving at job sites.
Respond to emergency service calls when needed.
Conduct site visits to monitor safety, quality, productivity, and potential risks.
Communicate with railroad customers, field partners, and regulatory agencies.
Train, mentor, and develop employees.
Assist with hiring, performance evaluations, and employee coaching.
Support workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Review payroll, labor hours, equipment usage, and project documentation.
Monitor equipment condition and coordinate maintenance or replacement.
Support customer relationships and participate in industry events.
Identify operational issues and help implement effective solutions.
Ensure field activities comply with DOT, FRA, and applicable safety requirements.
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