Logistics Supervisor Rail & Transportation

Overview

Electrolit Manufacturing USA (EMUSA) is a new, state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing facility in Waco, TX. The 640,000 sqft. Facility is situated in the Texas Central Industrial Park and will be operating on a 24/7 schedule. The facility will manufacture and distribute the 26 flavors of Electrolit™ - the fastest growing isotonic hydration beverage in the US.

Electrolit Manufacturing USA (EMUSA) is a new, state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing facility in Waco, TX. The 640,000 sqft. Facility is situated in the Texas Central Industrial Park and will be operating on a 24/7 schedule. The facility will manufacture and distribute the 26 flavors of Electrolit™ - the fastest growing isotonic hydration beverage in the US.

The Logistics Supervisor – Rail & Transportation is responsible for managing the end-to-end movement of inventory from inbound raw materials through finished goods delivery to customers. This role owns the coordination, execution, and visibility of all transportation activities, with a strong emphasis on rail shipping operations and direct collaboration with Class I rail carriers. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience coordinating rail shipments, understands rail scheduling and compliance requirements, and can manage complex inventory flows in a high-volume beverage manufacturing environment.

• Coordinate outbound and inbound rail shipments with Class I, Easter Carriers and short linerail operators (e.g., BNSF, CSX)
• Manage railcar scheduling, placement requests, releases, and regular and rule 11 billing accuracy
• Monitor railcar cycle times, demurrage exposure, and dwell performance
• Ensure compliance with rail loading requirements, weight distribution, and securement standards
• Act as primary liaison between plant operations, rail carriers, and 3PL partners
• Track rail movements from plant departure through final delivery to customer or distribution center
• Resolve service disruptions, transit delays, and rail access issues proactively

• Oversee the full inventory movement lifecycle: o Inbound raw materials (truck and rail)
• Warehouse storage and inventory control oProduction support staging
• Outbound finished goods via truck and rail
• Ensure realtime inventory visibility and system accuracy within WMS/TMS
• Align transportation schedules with production planning and customer delivery commitments
• Support seamless dock scheduling and yard management coordination

• Schedule FTL, LTL, and intermodal shipments as required
• Manage carrier communication and performance tracking
• Optimize load planning for cost efficiency and service reliability
• Yard management

• Prepare and validate Waybills, bills of Lading, rail shipping instructions, invoices, and required documentation
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, weight limits, and internal safety standards
• Maintain accurate shipment records for audits and financial reconciliation
• Insurance claims truck and rail

• Track and report KPI’s including: o OTIF (Ontime InFull)
• Railcar dwell time oDemurrage costs
• Freight cost per unit oInventory accuracy
• Identify cost saving and service improvement opportunities within rail and truck networks
• Support CI/Lean initiatives focused on reducing transportation waste and improving velocity

Job performance will be assessed using measurable metrics, which may include but are not limited to:

• Production output and throughput targets.
• Accuracy and quality rates.
• Adherence to safety, regulatory, and compliance standards.
• Equipment uptime, utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Ontime completion and schedule adherence.
• Participation in and contribution to continuous improvement initiatives.

• 3+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation coordination
• Direct experience coordinating rail shipments with Class I and/or Easter rail carriers
• Strong understanding of railcar scheduling, demurrage, and rail billing processes
• Experience…