Position Summary

The Assistant Distribution Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating train scheduling operations while supporting logistics management across multiple transportation functions. This role acts as a central point of coordination, ensuring efficient movement of resources, timely scheduling execution, and seamless communication across departments. The position also serves as hands-on assistant to leadership, helping manage the many moving pieces in transportation operations.

Target Responsibilities

• Accept, embrace, and promote the following Core Values of Core Natural Resources: Safety, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

Train Scheduling and Coordination

• Develop, monitor, and adjust train schedules to ensure operational efficiency and on-time performance.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, delays, or disruptions

Logistics Support (Assistant Manager Duties)

• Support planning of shipments and transportation workflows
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of logistics plans

Operational Support

• Act as a key support resource for transportation leadership
• Help maintain organization and alignment between scheduling, logistics, and field operations

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate schedule updates, changes, and operational issues clearly and promptly

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or other non-technical academic degrees
• Creative mindset with the ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues logically, and develop actionable solutions
• Requires a thorough understanding of coal mining operations, including safety, production, maintenance, economics, equipment usage, and staff utilization
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to handle shifting priorities and use of good judgment in stressful situations
• Proven experience in a supervisory, management or leadership role
• Well-developed ability to build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Strong ability to communicate with clarity, set direction, and influence across multiple levels
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and other MS applications