- Location
- Granite City, IL
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Are you a hands-on leader who enjoys building strong teams, solving problems, and keeping production running safely and efficiently? Do you thrive in a manufacturing environment where you can lead by example while making a real impact every day? If so, A&K Railroad Materials wants to hear from you.
For more than 65 years, A&K Railroad Materials has been a trusted leader in supplying new and used railroad track materials across North America. We're looking for an experienced Production Foreman to lead daily rail welding operations at our Granite City, Illinois facility.
This is a working leadership role where:
- You'll guide production employees
- Coordinate daily work assignments
- Support quality and safety initiatives
- And help keep operations running efficiently
You'll work alongside your team to troubleshoot equipment, support production when needed, and ensure every shift delivers quality products while maintaining a safe work environment.
Requirements
What You'll Bring
- 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, rail, welding, or heavy equipment production
- Experience leading, coaching, or directing production teams
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting industrial equipment
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, or Teams
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
Why Join A&K Railroad Materials?
At A&K, we believe great leaders lead from the front. You'll join a collaborative team where safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork drive everything we do. Your leadership will play a direct role in supporting critical rail infrastructure while helping develop the next generation of production employees.
We offer:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Growth Opportunities
If you're ready to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career with an established industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today! Our application takes about 3 minutes, and qualified candidates can expect to hear from our recruiting team within 24–48 hours.
