BNSF Railway Company

Manager Terminal Operations - Galesburg, IL 1 1 1 1 1 1

BNSF Railway Company$128K — $142K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Prior terminal operations experience required
  • Supervisory experience essential
  • Proven team leader skills
  • Extensive knowledge of operating rules and schedule agreements for TY&E crafts
  • Strong leadership and organizational abilities
  • Excellent understanding of daily railroad operations and practices
  • Strong TSS Xpress system knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Plan and organize terminal operations for safety and efficiency
  • Supervise Terminal Trainmasters and TY&E employees
  • Develop plans to enhance train and yard operations
  • Ensure compliance with company and government regulations
  • Interface with teams to meet or exceed customer expectations
  • Conduct investigations and recommend discipline measures
  • Implement continuous improvement processes for cost control
  • Assist in developing and executing Terminal Safety Action Plan
  • Assist in accident investigations and injury reporting

Benefits

  • Industry-leading 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program
  • Robust health care options including medical, dental, and vision
  • Employer contributions to health care spending accounts (HSA)
  • Family benefits with reimbursement for adoption and surrogacy
  • Discounts on travel, gym memberships, and wellness support
  • Annual bonus through Incentive Compensation Program
  • Generous leave and time off policies
Full Job Description
Job Location: Kansas City
Other Potential Locations: Kansas City, KS
Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $128,430 - $142,700

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Plan, develop, and organize all terminal operating activities and required supporting programs to achieve the safest most efficient, economical operations consistent with safety, quality, and customer service.
  • Develop and supervise Terminal Trainmasters and TY&E employees.
  • Develop short and long term plans to improve mainline train and yard switching operations.
  • Ensure compliance with BNSF's equal employment policies, safety and operating rules, schedule agreements, and Government regulations.
  • Interface with various work groups to continually meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Hold investigations and recommend discipline.
  • Develop continuous improvement processes to assist with controlling costs to meet budget goals.
  • Assist in the development and execution of the Terminal Safety Action Plan to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
  • Assist in investigations of train accidents and injury reporting.
  • Position may be subject to on call status and/or work shifts, holidays and weekends.


The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general categories do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the position.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Prior terminal operations experience is required
  • Supervisory experience is required
  • Proven team leader
  • Must possess an extensive knowledge of operating rules and schedule agreements applicable to the TY&E crafts
  • Individual must also possess leadership and organizational skills as well as excellent working knowledge of day-to-day railroad operations and practices
  • Must also possess strong TSS Xpress system knowledge


TRAVEL
  • 10-15%


At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

  • An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
  • A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
  • Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
  • Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
  • Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
  • Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
  • Generous leave / time off policies.
  • For more information, visit Benefits.

All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing the Hiring Process. Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

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About BNSF Railway Company

BNSF Railway Company is one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America, with 32,500 miles of rail across the western two-thirds of the United States. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. BNSF Railway Company is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and operates as a standalone entity. The company provides transportation services for a wide range of commodities, including consumer goods, coal, industrial products, and agricultural products. BNSF Railway Company has a strong commitment to safety and environmental sustainability, and has invested heavily in technology and infrastructure to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
Learn more about BNSF Railway Company
Size
42,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1994

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