Senior Manager, Railcar Mechanical Services

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🌐 United States, Canada – Remote

🇺🇸 United States – Remote 🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

🌪️ Kansas, Missouri, +1 more states – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Cando Rail & Terminals

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1978

📦 Logistics

💼 Consulting

🏭 Manufacturing

🔥 Funding within the last year

💰 $72.2M Debt Financing - Cando Rail Services on 2025-09

Logistics • Consulting • Manufacturing

Cando Rail & Terminals is a North American company that designs, builds, and operates complete, custom rail solutions and terminal facilities. Embedded within customers' supply chains, Cando provides rail switching, terminal operations, and logistics support — including 24/7 crewing and site-specific services — to move products reliably across a network of terminals and short line railroads. The company also grows via strategic acquisitions to expand service coverage and capabilities.

📋 Description

• Lead the development and execution of Cando’s railcar mechanical strategy • Develop and maintain company-wide railcar mechanical standards, policies, and procedures • Build relationships with internal customers, regulators, and industry partners • Lead initiatives by establishing goals, securing equipment, developing procedures, and setting schedules • Monitor customer satisfaction and identify service needs and operational efficiencies • Contribute to strategies and plans to grow mechanical services • Develop mechanical training initiatives covering safety, equipment, and regulatory requirements • Implement and maintain safety systems and regulatory compliance programs • Conduct reviews and audits of safety and operational protocols • Analyze rail equipment failures and implement corrective actions • Develop site-focused operational solutions based on local needs • Support operational excellence across asset utilization, people management, safety, and regulatory compliance • Establish annual budgets and monitor material inventory across the Cando system • Manage capital and maintenance budgets and identify equipment and maintenance needs • Manage railcar asset deployment, including purchasing, refurbishment, and upgrades • Monitor industry news, trends, and regulations and develop responsive strategies

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in a management position with full responsibility for multiple site/service offerings • Bachelor’s degree in finance, commerce, business, or engineering, or equivalent industry experience • Experience building safety and service cultures and strong teams • Understanding of Safety Management Systems • Strong knowledge of railcar fleet maintenance, repair management, equipment loading, quality assurance, and inventory programs • Experience in railway or systems management is an asset • Proven track record of entrepreneurial leadership • Strong relationship management skills • Ability to develop and communicate clear, concise approaches to enhance and grow operations • Strategic thinking and ability to work across the organization and industry • Ability to participate in operations and manage multiple customer relationships • Commitment to business ethics and safety practices • Collaboration and influencing skills with ability to build credibility • Strong analytical ability and understanding of business profitability and long-term sustainability • Functional computer skills in a Windows-based environment, internet, and MS Office applications • Understanding of accounting, marketing, and human resource management processes