Assistant Rail Manager

Job ID: 500014

The Shelly Company, a CRH company, is a vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mix concrete and paving services throughout the state of Ohio. Our commitment to quality drives us to use the most modern, efficient and environmentally friendly technology in our industry. The Shelly Company is known throughout the industry for innovation, quality and for our commitment to safety.

Position Overview

To assist the Rail Manager in managing the value flow of materials from production to rail, and to commercial sale both internally and externally. This is accomplished by managing the movement of material with a focus on total flow through margin to make decisions and coordinate action. These decisions are made with consideration to plant capabilities, product requirements, schedules, inventories, logistics and service areas. The position also ensures adequate supply of product available to meet customers' needs, lower costs and maximize profit and coordinates sales forecasts and production schedules with appropriate line of business leader and other members of the commercial team. The Assistant Rail Manager will report directly to the Rail Manager.

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Internal Relationships – Build in-depth knowledge of Shelly's business and strategy with strong relationships across the group
• Production Capabilities and Schedules – Clearly understand the short- and long-term production capabilities and flexibility of the various plants (aggregate, asphalt and ready-mix), from blends to mix designs.
• Rail Logistics- Understand rail logistics and cost flow of rail service and business.
• Rail Metrics – Compile and assist with data collection for weekly rail metrics report
• Inventory – Monitor present and future inventories, critical products (both long and short), and coordinate requirements and changes with sales and operations
• Schedule – In conjunction with sales and operations teams, maintain short- and long-term schedules, for customers (internal and external), to feed DF3 (maintained by sales team)
• Sourcing – Manage day to day sourcing of rail, plants and customers (internal and external) in conjunction with material orders team and operations
• Customer Relationships – Build and maintain strong relationship with key rail customers and maintain knowledge of customer preferences to ensure Shelly is considered their primary supplier.
• Performance improvement – Identify and implement business changes (with appropriate LOB leader) to maximize profit, beginning with sourcing and scheduling of materials and continuing through product balance efforts and new account management decisions for smart growth.
• Regular review of DF3 with sales and operations teams, focused on improving accuracy, communication of short- and long-term requirements and identification of any potential conflicts or concerns
• Review approved quotes to confirm, or possibly amend, sourcing and inventory selection
• Communicate any proposed changes to quotes to VP Sales and/or sales rep
• Manage the material orders, dispatch and related functions
• Review Daily Orders and Schedules, pre- and post-delivery to confirm, or possibly amend, sourcing and inventory selection
• Communicate any proposed changes to schedule to VP Sales, operations, sales rep and material orders team
• Coordinate and review sourcing of asphalt, aggregates, aggregate blends, long products with sales, material orders and operations teams
• Hold operations meetings and coordinate with sales meetings to ensure direction is understood and communicated back and forth between teams
• Identify and implement cost reduction, cash flow (TWC) and profit improvement proposals with sales and operations teams
• Become a certified conductor and engineer – willing to assist with unloading duties and maintenance
• Other duties as may be assigned

Other Requirements:

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Willingness to develop subordinates' technical and leadership skills and make recommendations for new job opportunities when appropriate.
• Effective management of employee performance through coaching, feedback (written and verbal), rewards, and discipline when necessary.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to get work done through others using effective delegation, scheduling, and time management practices.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet, humid condition airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is frequently very loud and may require protective equipment

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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The Shelly Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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