Superintendent
On-site · Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Deliver yard and train performance to the Operating Plan, including the development and execution of plans and strategies for safety, service and productivity to achieve financial results for assigned territory. As the Superintendent you are accountable for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity, financial metrics, and adherence to corporate values. You will ensure focused improvements in the development of the workforce for succession planning of operations. Responsibilities include optimizing productivity through on-time train and yard performance, managing budgets and costs, enforcing safety plans, ensuring regulatory compliance (FRA, GCOR), maintaining relationships with customers, overseeing inventory at terminals and lines of road, and ensuring access to all systems used by staff (e.g., TYES, NEXUS, AIR). Occasional operation of trains and maintenance of required certifications and licenses, with 24/7 availability for operational leadership. Pre-employment requirements include medical and drug testing, background investigation, education verification, driver’s license verification, and passport verification. Travel is estimated at 20-30% within the U.S. and across the region as needed; location is across the U.S. network with final work location determined by business needs.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or general equivalency
- 10+ years of railway experience, qualified Conductor or Locomotive Engineer preferred
- Valid driver's license
- Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one; allowing entry/re-entry to Canada and Mexico
- Must be or become GCOR rules qualified
- Knowledge of investigations and root cause analysis
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and through multiple channels, including written, verbal, phone, and computer-based communication
- Ability to set priorities, develop action plans, and execute effectively under pressure
- Willingness to be available 24/7 as required for operational leadership needs
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