Thomas Michael Butler
Cleburne,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Foreman at Greenbriar Rail Services with proven expertise in crew leadership and effective communication. Successfully maintained a safe work environment while ensuring timely project completion. Skilled in decision-making and attention to detail, consistently meeting industry standards and customer needs through strategic oversight and training initiatives.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Greenbriar Rail Services
08.1993 - 07.2025
- Forman over 2 rail car shops, maintenance department and switch crew.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Set and maintain shop production schedule.
- Work with switchmen to maintain rail car flow to shops as well as to storage tracks.
- Providing updated schedule of rail car repair to customers
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Inspection Crew Leader
Greenbriar Rail Services
08.1993 - 07.2025
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Maintained safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Maintaining inspection car planner
- Performing Audits
- AAR billing and invoicing
Inspector
Greenbriar Rail Services
08.1993 - 07.2025
- Performing Outbound Inspections on rail cars
- Performing Inbound Inspections on rail cars
- Produce Work Orders
- Knowledge of AAR and FRA regulations
- AAR billing and invoicing
Production Supervisor
Greenbriar Rail Services
08.1993 - 07.2025
- Making sure team members maintain safe work environment
- Produce quality work that met our customers needs and industry standards.
- Maintaining and scheduling production.
- Trouble shoot and correct issues as needed
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
Production Crew Leader
Greenbriar Rail Services
08.1993 - 07.2025
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
Welder B
Greenbriar Rail Services
08.1993 - 07.2025
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Skills
- Crew leadership
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
Timeline
Foreman
Greenbriar Rail Services
08.1993 - 07.2025
Inspection Crew Leader
Greenbriar Rail Services
08.1993 - 07.2025
Inspector
Greenbriar Rail Services
08.1993 - 07.2025
Production Supervisor
Greenbriar Rail Services
08.1993 - 07.2025
Production Crew Leader
Greenbriar Rail Services
08.1993 - 07.2025
Welder B
Greenbriar Rail Services
08.1993 - 07.2025
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