Job Description

Here at Atlantic Track & Turnout Co., we lead the way for manufacturing, supply, and service for railroads, transit systems, and crane runways. We’re proud to be employee-owned and take great pride in the exceptional results we consistently deliver for our partners and customers. For over 60 years, Atlantic Track has put our people first to foster strong teams, products, and services that are second to none.

We’re currently seeking a Yard Manager to join our growing team of diverse manufacturing professionals in Chicago Heights, Illinois. This position will support our first shift, which operates Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and directly participates in the operations of the Chicago Heights site and optimizes day-to-day operation in accordance with company requirements

• Ensures safe site operations at all times, including developing and enforcing procedures for each area and documenting effective training programs for all employees

• Receives and ships rail and rail accessories to designated sites

• Communicates effectively with Engineering and Sales colleagues to ensure proper coordination

• Builds and maintains a trusting relationship with employees, managing the activities of Laborers, Equipment Operators, and Material Handlers to meet production and warehousing goals

• Oversees the operation of heavy equipment

• Plans preventive maintenance for heavy equipment and machinery and schedules routine maintenance

• Manages maintenance budgets and expenses

• Tracks and maintains a correct inventory of all products

• Manages and enforces quality standards

• Completes all necessary paperwork and submits in a timely manner

• Maintains high awareness and knowledge level regarding all materials on hand

• May occasionally travel by car or airplane to another domestic Atlantic Track location

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED, TASC, HiSet, etc.)

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Demonstrated skills leading and motivating employees to work towards site goals

• Ability to build effective, cooperative teams

• Demonstrated experience recruiting, hiring, training, developing and motivating people

• Ability to work on-site in Chicago Heights, Illinois

• Warehousing experience: shipping and receiving steel and/or other heavy products and the equipment necessary to accomplish the tasks

• Experience operating loaders or other material handling equipment

• Ability to travel occasionally (up to 10% of the time) to support corporate training and/or strategic initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Machining and/or welding skills

• Planning in an ERP system

• Experience six sigma, lean manufacturing

• Experience producing products with steel, including machining and welding steel

Atlantic Track offers a holistic benefits package, including competitive pay, 401k plan with company matching funds, health / dental / vision insurance options, life insurance, paid time off, an employee shared ownership plan, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Shipping/Receiving
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• ERP & MRP Systems
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• Budgeting
• Steel manufacturing

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software
• Forklifts
• Microsoft Business Central
• Rail Drill
• Rail Saw