Jarod Cole
Omaha,NE
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning, team leadership, and operational management. Utilizes comprehensive business acumen to drive efficiency and innovation. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and achieving high-impact results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Mgr Mech Engineering
Union Pacific
01.2022 - Current
- Develop goals and programs across multiple fleets of locomotives to drive reliability and availability for the railroad. Lead 6-8 managers to drive work orders and process feedback to over 2,500 craft and managers across the system.
Sr Mgr System Loco Field Maintenance
Union Pacific
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Led teams consisting of up to 300 employees in the maintenance and repair of locomotives. Drive safety, quality and repair programs to lead the largest locomotive facility on the railroad at the largest freight rail yard in the world.
Sr Mgr Terminal Operations/Mgr Terminal Operations
Union Pacific
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Led teams in transportation to deliver correct cars on time to the customer. Led a team delivering to over 20 customers with a high focus on Industry Spot & Pull. Also led a team moving 10,000 freight cars per day through the largest freight rail yard in the world.
Mgr Bridge Maintenance/Engineering Associate
Union Pacific
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Initial training on the railroad which led to leading a team of 12-18 craft professionals spread across 1200 miles of territory to inspect and maintain bridges. Developed capital programming for bridge replacement as well as OE spend for general maintenance throughout the year.
Education
BA - Construction Engineering
University of Nebraska
Omaha, NE12-2010
Skills
- Leadership driven
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Operations management
- Federal Regulations
- Strategic planning
- Data Analysis
- Proficient in Excel
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with multi-discipline team reduce terminal dwell and increase throughput.
- Worked with OEM Commercial team to validate new products determine TCO in Maintenance Service Agreement.
- Completed Mechanical Leadership Development Program.
Timeline
Sr Mgr Mech Engineering
Union Pacific
01.2022 - Current
Sr Mgr System Loco Field Maintenance
Union Pacific
01.2019 - 01.2022
Sr Mgr Terminal Operations/Mgr Terminal Operations
Union Pacific
01.2015 - 01.2019
Mgr Bridge Maintenance/Engineering Associate
Union Pacific
01.2011 - 01.2015
BA - Construction Engineering
University of Nebraska