Plant Manager / Turnaround Leader at Transco Railcar Repair — Miles City, MT
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Transco Rail Services
TRANSCO | A Marmon Rail Company
Plant Manager – Miles City, Montana
Lead a High-Growth Operation. Build a High-Performance Team. Shape the Future.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Transco’s Miles City facility is entering an exciting growth phase following significant modernization and expansion.
- You will have full site leadership responsibility with direct impact on safety, operations, culture, customer satisfaction, and financial results.
- Join a stable, growing organization backed by Marmon Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway.
About Transco
- For more than 85 years, Transco has been a trusted leader in railcar repair and manufacturing across North America.
- Our network includes fixed repair facilities, mobile repair teams, and onsite customer support operations across the U.S. and Canada.
The Role
The Plant Manager serves as the senior leader of the Miles City repair facility and is accountable for operational performance, customer confidence, workforce engagement, safety, quality, and profitability.
What You Will Lead
- Operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Multi-shift production teams and supervisor development
- Safety-first culture and regulatory compliance
- Customer relationships and service delivery
- P&L performance, productivity, and cost management
What Success Looks Like
- Improved throughput and schedule attainment
- Stronger workforce engagement and retention
- Consistent safety and quality performance
- Visible leadership presence and accountability across the operation
Who We Are Looking For
- 10+ years of progressive industrial, manufacturing, maintenance, or technical operations leadership
- 7+ years managing multi-shift operations
- Experience leading turnaround, transformation, or performance improvement initiatives
- Strong financial and operational acumen
- Rail, heavy equipment, aerospace, automotive, energy, or related industrial experience preferred
Why Join Us
- Highly visible leadership role with significant influence and autonomy
- Growth-oriented environment with strong executive support
- Backed by the resources and stability of Berkshire Hathaway
- Opportunity to build a culture, develop leaders, and leave a lasting legacy
Life in Miles City, Montana
- Enjoy Montana’s wide-open spaces, outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, hiking, and a strong sense of community.
- Miles City offers a relaxed lifestyle, affordable living, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the American West.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual incentive opportunity
- Comprehensive health benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Relocation assistance, where applicable
Ready for Your Next Career Move?
If you are an accomplished manufacturing or industrial operations leader seeking a career-defining opportunity, we encourage you to apply and explore this exciting leadership position with Transco in Miles City, Montana.