Operations Director

Job overview

The Operations Director role is onsite in Albertville, AL; compensation is not specified. The position oversees manufacturing operations at one or more Progress Rail facilities, with alternative locations listed in Waskom, TX, and East Chicago, IN. The director manages daily production, staffing, safety, quality, and financial performance while coordinating with other teams. This work supports production targets, customer needs, continuous improvement, and profitable facility operations.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily and monthly production goals, shop activities, work schedules, and staffing coverage. Promote worker safety and continuous improvement
• manage capacity planning, production orders, supply coordination, budgets, capital projects, hiring and employee development. Coordinate with engineering and quality on metrics and corrective actions, and manage sales and customer service activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operations director

albertville al

progress rail

manufacturing operations

railroad industry

production goals

safety

quality

capacity planning

budgeting

employee leadership

alternative locations listed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with up to 6% company match, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, supplemental insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation, holidays and PTO, employee assistance, education assistance, recognition programs, and site-specific incentive programs.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree and 7+ years of broad experience across business functions, plus locomotive or other railroad industry experience. Alternative locations listed: Waskom, TX, and East Chicago, IN.

About the employer

Progress Rail Services Corp. is hiring for this role. Industry: Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing. Sector: 33.