Job Description
Founded in 1975, P&B Intermodal Services is a leading provider of container, chassis, spotter, lift equipment, trailer maintenance, and repair services.
The company has been in the industry for over 40 years and proudly serves a number of Fortune 500 companies, including railroads, steamship lines, leasing companies, and trucking firms. While living out its core values, P&B Intermodal provides its customers with safe, professional, and reliable service.
Position Summary
P&B Intermodal is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Operations Manager to oversee daily intermodal maintenance and yard operations. This is a hands-on leadership role based in an active mechanical repair facility and intermodal yard environment.
The Operations Manager is expected to maintain a daily on-site presence in the shop and yard, working directly with technicians and supervisors to ensure safe, compliant, and available equipment. Success in this role depends on understanding how maintenance execution, documentation, and labor management impact uptime, customer service, and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily intermodal maintenance and yard operations supporting chassis, trailers, and containers
- Maintain a strong field presence in the shop and yard to support teams and resolve issues in real time
- Lead and hold maintenance teams accountable for productivity, repair quality, and safety
- Prioritize repairs based on equipment availability and operational demand
- Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and customer requirements
- Monitor repeat repairs, out-of-service trends, and safety performance
- Ensure accurate work order, repair, and parts documentation using mobile systems
- Track labor efficiency, overtime, and parts usage
- Identify process improvements and drive corrective actions
- Report operational performance and KPIs to senior management
Requirements
- Proven experience in hands-on operations or maintenance leadership within a mechanical repair facility, transportation, logistics, or intermodal environment
- Working knowledge of chassis and trailer maintenance operations is beneficial
- Ability to lead technicians and supervisors in an active shop and yard setting
- Comfortable spending the majority of the workday in the field rather than behind a desk
- Strong decision-making skills in fast-paced, outdoor environments
- Experience with KPI-driven operations, labor management, and performance reporting
- Solid understanding of P&L responsibility and financial reporting
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
