Project Manager, Operations Management

Position: Assistant to the Head of Production (Project Manager)

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job : 1725

# of Openings: 1

The Assistant to the Head of Production provides administrative, operational, and coordination support to ensure efficient management of rail production and maintenance activities. This role plays a key part in supporting day‑to‑day operations, tracking performance, coordinating communication, and ensuring compliance with rail industry standards.

• Assist the Head of Production in coordinating daily rail production and maintenance activities.
• Follow up on action items, deadlines, and operational priorities.
• Manage calendars, meetings, and communications for the Head of Production.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and production performance summaries.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and production data.
• Organize operational reviews and production schedule.
• Collect and analyze production and maintenance data (e.g., fleet performance, delays, availability).
• Prepare dashboards and KPI reports.
• Help identify trends and highlight operational risks or inefficiencies.
• Act as a liaison between the Head of Production and internal teams.
• Ensure clear communication of production priorities and updates.
• Support escalation and resolution of operational issues.
• Assist in coordinating production improvement initiatives and maintenance projects.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
• Support implementation of new tools, systems, or rail technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or a manufacturing environment, with preference for rail industry experience.
• Proven experience in administrative or coordinator roles supporting senior leadership.
• Exposure to and involvement in continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing or operational setting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

• Stadler US employee benefits package includes:
• 401(k) with generous employer match after 90 days
• Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance