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TTX Company

FMO Supervisor Trainee Program

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Chicago, IL, USA
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Chicago, IL, USA
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Trainee program to develop frontline supervisors for railcar repair operations. Participate in structured training on safety, AAR/FRA standards, shop workflows, leadership fundamentals, and regulatory compliance. Support daily repair shop operations, production tracking, and employee engagement. Learn supervisory practices, collective bargaining compliance, and resource monitoring while working both in office and outdoors in rail yard environments with variable schedules.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Participate in structured training focused on safety, railcar repair standards, operational processes, leadership fundamentals, and applicable company policies. 
  • Develop working knowledge of railcar inspection, maintenance, and repair activities, including applicable AAR, FRA, and company standards. 
  • Support daily shop operations, including workflow coordination, production tracking, quality expectations, and communication of operational priorities. 
  • Promote and reinforce safe work practices while supporting compliance with safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and company expectations. 
  • Learn and apply basic supervisory practices, including coaching, communication, performance follow-up, employee engagement, and conflict resolution. 
  • Assist with monitoring labor, materials, staffing coverage, and operating resources to support efficient and effective repair operations. 
  • Develop the ability to supervise represented employees in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and company policies. 

Training and Development 

  • Complete a structured ramp-up period with defined learning objectives and increasing operational responsibility. 
  • Participate in formal training covering safety, railcar repair standards, regulatory requirements, operational processes, and leadership expectations. 
  • Receive mentorship and coaching from experienced supervisors, managers, and operations leaders. 
  • Gain exposure to core areas of FMO repair operations through field-based learning and practical assignments. 
  • Receive ongoing feedback and development planning throughout the training period. 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, engineering, industrial technology, supply chain, transportation, logistics, or a related field preferred. 
  • Early career experience through internships, co-ops, campus leadership, military experience, operations exposure, or related hands-on work experience preferred. 
  • Demonstrated interest in developing into a frontline supervisory role within railcar repair, transportation, manufacturing, maintenance, or industrial operations. 
  • Strong commitment to safety, learning, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. 
  • Effective communication, problem-solving, organization, and leadership potential. 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements 

This role combines office and outdoor rail yard work. You’ll be active throughout the day—walking the site, engaging with employees, and supporting operations. Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs), use of tools, and standard vision and communication abilities are required.

Work schedules may vary depending on operational demands. Candidates must be comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Additional Information 

This job description outlines key responsibilities and expectations but is not intended to be a complete list of all duties. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. 

 


About Us

TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX’s pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required. 

 

TTX’s generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match.  This position participates in Railroad Retirement.

TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.


About the Team

What we do:

Provide reliable, cost effective an innovative railcar solutions for the markets we serve.

  • Ensure an injury-free work place.
  • Build and develop a highly capable team of subject matter experts and leaders at every level in our organization.
  • Bring new product and process innovation to the rail car industry.
  • Continuously improve our products, processes and systems in a cost effective manner by using modern design techniques and data analytics. 
  • Achieve, maintain and support cross company alignment with the TTX company mission statement.

TTX Company Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

101 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606

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