Continuous Improvement​/Technical Training Lead

Position: Continuous Improvement / Technical Training Lead
Transco Rail Services 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.

Build Your Career in Operational Excellence & Workforce Development 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:

We’re seeking a driven, hands-on leader who can influence change and build capability across the organization.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required3–5+ 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 - 3:30pmCompensation:
Base Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Compensation & Benefits We know this role requires skill, flexibility, and commitment, and we compensate…