A professional who coordinates, through subordinates, activities of workers engaged in constructing and repairing railroad freight cars. Responsibilities include:

• Reviews plans for construction of new cars and reports of cars requiring repairs and confers with subordinate department supervisors to estimate time, supplies, human resources, and equipment required to complete work.
• Schedules work to departments, such as metal, paint, or structural shops.
• Reviews progress reports and reschedules work for departments completing work in order to meet schedule deadlines.
• Recommends salvaging or scrapping of cars.
• Interprets and enforces company safety rules, building codes, and regulations.