Site Leader- Apple Grove, WV

Railserve As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Railserve is hiring an experienced and safety-focused Site Leader in Apple Grove, WV to oversee daily rail switching and industrial operations within an active customer facility.

This is a full-time leadership role responsible for maintaining safe operations, developing employees, managing customer relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across all site activities.

Who We Are Railserve is a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada. Our teams deliver on-site rail switching, material handling and transloading, track construction and maintenance, and locomotive service and repair for customers who depend on safe, reliable rail operations every day. With decades of industry experience, Railserve is built on a foundation of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

We invest in our people, promote from within, and use innovative, safety-focused technology to keep railyards running efficiently. Learn more at  Description The Site Leader is responsible for the overall management and performance of a Railserve operation. This role provides leadership for employees engaged in rail switching, track maintenance, transloading, equipment operation, and related industrial services while ensuring operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer expectations.

This position serves as the primary point of contact for both employees and customers and plays a key role in workforce planning, safety compliance, operational execution, cost management, and employee development. The Site Leader works closely with regional leadership to maintain service quality, improve operational performance, and develop future leaders within the organization.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and operational leader who enjoys developing employees, solving problems, and building long-term customer relationships in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Schedule Must be available to support all shifts

Schedule based on operational and customer needs

Nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call responsibilities may be required

Up to 10% travel may be required

Compensation

Salary: $85k-$95k depending on experience

Bonus eligible position

Duties

Safety & Training Maintain a safe work environment through employee training and operational oversight

Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and regulatory requirements

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the operation

Maintain required certifications, qualifications, and training records

Leadership Development Lead, coach, and develop employees across all operational functions

Identify high-potential employees and support succession planning efforts

Develop work schedules and staffing plans to maintain operational effectiveness

Foster employee engagement and accountability

Operational Efficiency Ensure operations meet customer expectations and contractual obligations

Manage payroll, fuel, equipment, and operational costs

Oversee purchase order processes and site expenditures

Coordinate preventive maintenance programs with mechanical teams

Monitor operational performance and identify improvement opportunities

Customer Service Build and maintain strong customer relationships

Serve as the primary customer contact for operational issues and service needs

Ensure customer concerns are addressed professionally and promptly

Administrative Responsibilities Manage timekeeping, performance evaluations, reporting, and operational documentation

Complete customer and company-required reports accurately and on time Support hiring, onboarding, employee development, and performance management activities

Additional Responsibilities Perform additional operational and leadership duties as assigned

Job Requirements High school…