Manager

Manager – Industrial Outdoor Operations (Safety-Focused)

Full-Time | Safety-Sensitive Position

Road & Rail Services is seeking a safety-driven Manager to lead daily operations for three material-handling teams at an industrial fertilizer facility. This role oversees:
• A sulfur dumping team
• A rail-loading team responsible for loading fertilizer onto trains
• A heavy-equipment team operating front-end loaders

We are looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in outdoor industrial environments and believes in being present in the work areas, coaching employees, reinforcing safe work practices, and understanding the day-to-day challenges of the teams they supervise.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, with on-call responsibilities and participation in a rotating weekend supervision schedule as needed for site coverage or emergencies.

Key Responsibilities 

As the Manager, you will lead three operational teams while maintaining a strong and visible presence in the field. Your day will be spent coaching associates, reinforcing safety expectations, and ensuring that each crew-sulfur dumping, rail loading, and heavy-equipment operations-works efficiently and safely. You will oversee compliance with OSHA, EPA, FRA, DOT, and customer standards, and you will take ownership of incident investigations by identifying root causes and implementing corrective measures. A major part of your role will involve ensuring that subordinates are fully trained and consistently following all work instructions, SOPs, and quality procedures. You will also partner closely with the customer to ensure we're meeting their expectations, while monitoring the site's productivity and financial performance. When operational gaps or improvement opportunities arise, you will lead the effort to strengthen processes, develop your team, and maintain a high-functioning, safety-focused workplace.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings at least five years of management experience in an industrial, construction, logistics, or heavy-equipment environment-preferably one that required hands-on leadership outdoors. You should be someone who naturally leads from the front, setting the tone for safety and demonstrating a willingness to work alongside your team when needed. Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll be responsible for coaching employees, enforcing safety and operational standards, and maintaining close coordination with both internal stakeholders and the customer. A valid driver's license is required, and you must be able to meet all conditions of employment. Most importantly, you should be confident managing teams that work in demanding outdoor conditions and be committed to modeling the safety-first culture that defines Road & Rail Services.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Frequent outdoor work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust, noise)
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, bend, twist, crouch, climb stairs/ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to oversee or assist with heavy equipment and rail-loading operations
• Must be able to wear required PPE and maintain safety awareness at all times
• Ability to communicate clearly in noisy environments and operate basic computer systems for reporting and documentation

Why Join Road & Rail Services?

• Highly visible leadership role with a direct impact on safety and customer satisfaction
• Long-standing, stable company with strong customer partnerships
• Opportunity to build cohesive, safety-minded teams in a dynamic industrial environment
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package