Operations Coordinator

Description

Job Summary: Operations Coordinator responsible for managing permanent way maintenance on a critical section, leading teams to ensure safety and operational efficiency. Key Highlights: 1. Lead and develop internal and third-party teams 2. Ensure safety and efficiency of railway operations 3. Drive continuous improvement of processes and performance indicators **Leadership** at **Rumo** means inspiring by example. Here, leaders must be present, provide clear guidance, and act responsibly—knowing that every decision impacts people, communities, and the movement connecting our country. We believe in leadership that grows alongside the team, encourages autonomy, fosters collaboration, and celebrates collective achievements. Our leadership helps connect paths, transform journeys, and move Brazil. Are you ready to lead our movement? **\#VemPraRumo** **About the Position** This Operations Coordinator will be responsible for managing permanent way maintenance across approximately 140 km of track in a highly critical and high-volume operational section. The role directly ensures track availability, safety, and operational efficiency while leading internal and third-party teams. **Responsibilities and Duties** **Main Responsibilities:** * Coordinate permanent way maintenance activities (e.g., sleeper, rail, and ballast replacement; track maintenance and improvements) * Plan, schedule, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance * Ensure track safety, quality, and availability * Lead a team comprising two operational leaders and approximately 18 internal employees, plus manage third-party contractors * Integrate and ensure performance alignment between internal and contracted teams * Monitor operational KPIs and implement continuous improvements * Manage conflicts, team development, and organizational climate * Manage resources, prioritize demands, and make decisions in a dynamic environment * Strengthen relationships with operational stakeholders * Ensure compliance with safety standards, procedures, and regulations **Experience** * Proven experience in permanent way maintenance * Experience managing internal and third-party teams * Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making capabilities * Resilient profile and experience operating in dynamic environments Experience in conflict and stakeholder management * **Requirements and Qualifications** **Education:** * Completed undergraduate degree (preferably in Civil Engineering or related fields) **Technical Knowledge:** * Permanent way maintenance * Maintenance planning and scheduling * Operations and team management (internal and third-party) * Operational performance indicators (KPIs) * Railway safety standards * Continuous process improvement **Additional Information****Additional Information** -------------------------- **Work Model** * **Employment Type:** On-site * **Hiring Model:** CLT (Consolidated Labor Laws) * **Work Location:** São Paulo \- SP * **Working Hours:** Business hours * **Travel Requirements:** Occasional **Benefits Package** * Meal Allowance * Food Voucher * Transportation Voucher * Profit-Sharing Program (PPR) * Railway Safety Bonus * Private Pension Plan * Credit Cooperative * Payroll-Deductible Loan * Wellhub * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * Surgical Instrumentation * Pharmacy Assistance * Life Insurance * Funeral Assistance * Comprehensive Maternity Support Program (from pregnancy through postpartum) * Extended Parental Leave * School Supplies Assistance * Daycare Assistance * Christmas Toy Gift * Christmas Kit * Psychological, Legal, and Financial Assistance Program * Discounts and Benefits Club * Corporate University **\#VemPraRumo** **About Rumo** We are Brazil’s largest railway logistics operator, crossing the country from North to South via nearly 14,000 km of rail lines—a distance equivalent to traveling from São Paulo to Australia. As the logistics solutions company of Cosan Group, our purpose is to move Brazil and feed the world—far beyond the railway—and you can be part of this movement alongside our \+8,000 passionate colleagues! **Our Culture** At Rumo, we are connected by our unique way of being and doing—the Rumo DNA. We use the four letters of our name to guide our daily actions: **Here, \#RespectMatters!** We believe work and growth opportunities must be equal for everyone, and we know that a diverse and inclusive team is the path to continued innovation and progress! Our job openings are open to **all individuals**, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity or race, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. **\#VemPraRumo** **Learn more about Rumo: https://rumolog.com/** We are **Brazil’s largest private freight railway operator**, offering a safe, competitive, and low-carbon logistics solution to support the growth of Brazilian agribusiness. We cross Brazil **from North to South**, managing approximately **14,000 kilometers** of railway lines across the states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, Goiás, and Tocantins. Our asset base includes **1\.400 locomotives** and **35,000 freight cars**. We have over **8,000 employees** across Brazil. Learn more about **Rumo Logística**