Regional General Manager – Railroad Operations & Emergency Response

Lead Multiple Railroad Operations. Drive Safety. Grow the Business.

Hulcher Services is seeking an experienced Regional General Manager to oversee multiple railroad service divisions across an assigned territory. This is a high-impact executive leadership role responsible for directing railroad operations, derailment response, environmental remediation, mechanical operations, safety, sales, and financial performance.

We're looking for a proven leader who has successfully managed multiple locations, led large field operations, responded to railroad derailments and emergency incidents, developed high-performing management teams, and delivered strong operational and financial results.

If you've built successful railroad operations while maintaining exceptional safety and customer relationships, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Lead

• Multi-site railroad operations across an assigned region
• Railroad derailment and emergency response operations
• Environmental remediation and industrial services
• Sales growth, customer retention, and market expansion
• Division Managers, Senior Division Managers, Sales Managers, and regional leadership teams
• Operational excellence, profitability, and asset utilization

What You'll Be Responsible For

Operational Leadership

• Direct all operational activities across multiple divisions.
• Lead emergency railroad derailment response and recovery operations.
• Ensure divisions maintain exceptional service, responsiveness, and execution.
• Maximize equipment utilization, labor efficiency, and operational performance.
• Develop succession plans and mentor future operational leaders.

Safety Leadership

• Own the safety culture across every division.
• Lead incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA, FRA, and customer requirements.
• Coach leaders on safe operating practices and accountability.

Financial & Business Performance

• Drive revenue growth and profitability across the region.
• Develop operational strategies to improve margins and efficiency.
• Monitor budgets, staffing levels, labor utilization, and equipment performance.
• Review bids and estimates to ensure profitable project execution.

Sales & Customer Relations

• Partner with regional sales teams to expand business.
• Maintain executive-level customer relationships with railroads and industrial clients.
• Identify new market opportunities and competitive advantages.
• Ensure outstanding customer satisfaction on every project.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Recruit, develop, and retain top operational talent.
• Lead performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
• Standardize leadership practices across all divisions.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.