Manager, Project Rail Quality

Job Title: Manager, Project Rail Quality

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Product Management & Business Development

Reports to: Chief Engineer, Rail Quality

Flex Work Eligible! This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 workdays annually to work remote! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The role is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities for designated grinding programs and projects to assure that customer requirements are met within prescribed quality metrics, time frames and cost parameters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Strategic and Functional

• Work with global customers to determine areas of opportunities for Loram's products and services to satisfy customer needs. Support customer and sales resources through proposal and contract stage.
• Participate in project cost estimation and pricing; provide competitor cost and capability assessment when available.
• Create technical project scope; communicate and liaison with internal Loram personnel and external resources. Create grind quality inputs - cycle, template, pattern book - for operations activities and ensure availability to the machines.
• Ensure all preparations are made for timely commencement of operations upon equipment / resource arrival. Communicate all Loram needs to customer track authorities in advance of operations. Act as lead point of contact for rail quality issues during contracted operations.
• Compile report, per contract, on production and grind quality deliverables and identify further upselling opportunities across the Loram catalog.

Leadership and Talent Development

• Provide guidance to ad hoc or cross-functional team members as assigned; assume position of responsibility for on-site project activities.

Operational Excellence

• Work with the Ops staff to suggest alternative methods and procedures in solving technical problems and meeting changing market opportunities by developing new or enhancing existing equipment or services.
• Stay abreast of technical developments in the industry by reviewing technical publications, articles, and abstracts and participating in industry meetings and events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate degree

• 3+ years in a similar role within the railroad industry, focusing on rail quality, grinding programs, or track maintenance.
• Experience working with railroad operations, particularly managing on-site projects and liaising with track authorities.
• Knowledge of grinding operations, rail quality metrics, and production cycle planning.
• Proven experience in creating technical project scopes and managing operations to meet quality standards.

Licenses/Certifications: Maintain Railroad Certifications

In lieu of education 5+ years of equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering in Engineering, Project Management or similar technical degree

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer

• May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally

• 50% or more travel including international

• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.

Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.

Starting pay for the position is between $75,450.00 - $94,350.00.

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law

Revised January 2025

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