Rail Operations Manager - Northeast Indiana/Western Ohio

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Rail Operations Manager

Lead a fast-growing grain inspection team that keeps America’s fields flowing. If you love agriculture, thrive in the elements, and bring grit, resourcefulness, and a get-it-done mindset, this is the role to own. You’ll run day-to-day rail inspection operations, recruit and develop field talent, back up the crew in the field, and help grow the business with the commercial team—safely, accurately, and profitably.

Why This Role Matters

• Join a growing business playing a critical role in the grain supply chain.
• Work at the intersection of agriculture, rail logistics, operations, and sales.
• Turn pressure into performance and problems into opportunity.
• Make an immediate, measurable impact for customers, farmers, and downstream markets.

What You Will Do

• Assign and dispatch field inspectors daily to meet customer demand.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train field inspectors; coach and develop field talent.
• Serve as on-call team backup and perform hands-on grading and sampling for corn, soybeans, and wheat.
• Lead quality audits, investigate discrepancies, and enforce sampling and reporting standards.
• Manage travel, equipment, supplies, and staffing; optimize routes and staffing to meet targets.
• Provide input to operating budgets, control travel, and equipment costs.
• Model and enforce a safety-first culture; conduct safety audits and incident investigations.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to identify new targets and markets, support go-to-market efforts, and grow inspection volumes.

Qualifications

Who You Are

• Tough, resilient, and hungry to grow with a business that moves fast.
• Comfortable recruiting, leading, coaching, and holding field teams accountable.
• Hands-on grader who can evaluate corn, soybeans, and wheat to industry standards.
• Practical problem solver who optimizes routes, resources, and costs.
• Clear communicator who builds trust with customers, carriers, and frontline crews.
• Willing to travel frequently and work variable hours during peak seasons.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years operations or grain inspection experience, with 3+ years supervising field teams.
• Demonstrable ability to grade corn, soybeans, and wheat.
• Experience recruiting, training, and retaining field-based staff.
• Valid driver’s license and frequent travel availability.
• Must pass motor vehicle record review and have two years of verifiable driving experience.
• Clean driving record within the last 3 years; motor vehicle check required.
• Willingness to submit to employment, reference, and safety screenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Agribusiness, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience managing operational budgets and implementing cost controls.

Working Conditions and Compensation

• Field-heavy role with frequent travel to rail yards and elevators; exposure to outdoor industrial environments.
• Variable hours during peak shipping periods.
• Competitive pay based on experience; Paid-Time Off, 401k match, benefits, and vehicle allowance and mileage policy available.

Additional Information

Ready to Join Us

Send your resume and a brief cover letter describing a time you recruited or developed a team, partnered with sales or commercial stakeholders, and overcame adversity to deliver results. Show us how you get things done.

What We Offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.