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Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.

Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be leading a specialized team in planning, organizing and managing one of our rail operations, ensuring railcar switching, loading, warehouse, and wash rack procedures are done in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage

+ Pay 64K to $73K per year

+ Opportunities for Growth

+ Annual bonus

+ Paid Holidays

+ Profit Sharing

+ Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

+ We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

Here is what you will be doing

+ Participate in budget preparation, management of profit and loss, and daily communication with customers and railroads on scheduling and other issues to ensure a smooth and safe operation.

+ Possesses experience and knowledge with;

+ Locomotive in plant-switching operations

+ SIT yard switching operations

+ Track Inspection

+ Build strong relationships with customer contacts. Understand the customer contract and rate structure

+ Delegate and utilize time management well

+ Develop and execute a business plan (including budgeting, projecting, variance analysis, and cost management)

+ Promote a safety culture where each Team Member has the value and attitude that unsafe behaviors and conditions will not happen on their shift

+ Committed to teaching and promoting personal responsibility for identifying and performing safe behaviors, conditions, and environmental responsibility

+ A positive leader with the ability to be proactive in problem solving, making decisions, organizing and directing people, and utilizing coaching techniques for improving behaviors

+ Innovative solutions driven to keep Team Member turnover low

+ Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors

+ Work with administrative systems to support the operation to meet deadlines

+ Set an example of professionalism and customer service

+ Hands-on leadership with operational and technical skills to ensure that "best practices" are being utilized

+ Create an environment where people are committed to professionalism and cleanliness

+ Create an environment for team building with an emphasis on individual development and growth

Requirements of a successful Operations Supervisor

+ Hands-on, hard-working, self-starter

+ In-depth knowledge of locomotive operations is a plus

+ Ability to hire right, train right, and treat right all team members

+ Must have leadership skills to ensure team members follow procedures at all times, even when no one is watching

+ Be able to work with and perform basic computer operations (spreadsheet, word processor, and email operations), and general office organization

+ Good written and oral skills with an ability to communicate with co-workers, customers, and other company personnel

+ A dynamic personality to lead employees and put safety first

+ Knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements

+ Desire and willingness to learn

What we need from you

+ 3+ years of railcar switching experience preferred

+ TWIC Card

+ Must be able to work outdoors in various climates for up to 12 hours

+ Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis

+ Must be able to climb steps and ladders

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Additional Information:

+ A complete job description is available upon request

+ Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace

+ California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice (https://savageco.com/careers/california-residents-job-applicant-privacy-notice/)

Job Details

Job Family Player Coach

Pay Type Salary

Hiring Min Rate 64,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 73,000 USD