Continuous Improvement​/Technical Training Lead

Continuous Improvement & Technical Training Lead

At Transco Rail Services, we don't just repair railcars, we keep critical industries moving. As part of Marmon Rail (a Berkshire Hathaway company), we operate a growing network of facilities and field service teams across North America, supporting customers in transportation, energy, and manufacturing.

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement & Technical Training Lead to drive operational excellence while strengthening workforce capability. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who is passionate about Lean transformation, developing people, and improving performance across safety, quality, and productivity.

What You'll Do:

This role leads continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with plant leadership to build technical capability and close skill gaps across the workforce.

Continuous Improvement (Primary Focus):

• Lead and facilitate Lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Kanban, PDCA)
• Analyze data to identify waste, bottlenecks, and process improvement opportunities
• Develop and implement standard work and visual management systems
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance
• Conduct regular shop floor observations across shifts to identify gaps
• Lead root cause analysis (5-Why) and structured problem solving
• Track and report progress against KPIs and savings targets

Technical Training & Development (Secondary Focus):

• Assess workforce skill levels and identify training and development needs
• Support onboarding and training programs for new hires and existing employees
• Partner with supervisors and QA to improve job knowledge, certifications, and safety behaviors
• Coach employees on best practices, work processes, and hazard awareness
• Help develop and support train-the-trainer and mentoring programs
• Align training initiatives to operational metrics (TRIR, DART, turnover, productivity)
• Collaborate with corporate resources to deploy training programs and tools

What Makes This Role Different:

• Dual Impact Role – Improve processes while developing people
• High Visibility – Influence performance across all levels of the plant
• Career Growth – Designed as a 2–3 year development path into leadership
• Hands-On Environment – Significant time on the shop floor driving real change

What We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 3–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, rail, or industrial environments
• Experience with Lean/Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies
• Strong ability to coach, train, and influence employees at all levels
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, HR, or related field
• Experience with technical training, workforce development, or onboarding programs
• Knowledge of AAR/FRA regulations and rail industry standards
• Experience implementing systems like LMS, Kanban, PFEP, or visual management tools

Work Environment:

• Significant time spent on the shop floor in an industrial environment
• Exposure to equipment, noise, and varying weather conditions
• Physical activity including walking, climbing, and lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Required use of PPE and adherence to all safety standards
• Occasional off-shift support to engage all team

Site Specific Details: (To be customized per posting/location)

• Location:
  
  Logansport, Indiana
• Shift: Primarily First Shift, Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Compensation:
  Base Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Compensation & Benefits

We know this role requires skill, flexibility, and commitment, and we compensate accordingly.

What you can expect:

• Competitive base salary
• Stable, long-term career within a growing organization

Full Benefits – Day One:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off + paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth opportunities across Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway companies

Why Transco?

• Prioritizes safety and people first
• Invests in training, development, and leadership growth
• Offers real career mobility, not just lateral moves
• Is backed by the strength and stability of a global organization

Not Sure If You Check Every Box?

We still encourage you to apply. If you have the right mindset, work ethic, and foundational skills; we can help you build the rest.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Transco is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.