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Grow Your Career with Savage!

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.

The Operations Supervisor will provide support to the Operations Manager in scheduling and logistics; team member development; customer engagement; safety program implementation and adherence; and process and procedure execution at Savage’s Detroit Handling operation. This operation—embedded within the Marathon Refinery in Detroit, Michigan—serves our customer by providing highly skilled expertise in Petroleum Coke cutting, Coke handling, tractor-trailer loadout, and specialized equipment maintenance. You will partner with the Operations Manager and our customer in solving their most difficult challenges by creating innovative solutions that improve reliability and efficiency.

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

+ Opportunities for growth

+ Work-life balance

+ Annual performance bonus

+ Paid holidays

+ Profit sharing

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

Here is what you will be doing

+ Demonstrate the highest commitment to “zero occurrences” by effectively leading the safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) efforts at the operation

+ Assist in the development and execution of an operational business plan, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and variance reviews

+ Ensure logistics and inventory data is collected, analyzed, verified, and distributed to key customer contacts and Savage stakeholders in a timely and efficient manner

+ Build and maintain strong relationships with the customer through daily interactions and scheduled, recurring meetings that highlight Key Performance Indicators and other metrics

+ Assist in the leadership and support of a high-functioning team across multiple proficiencies: Coke Cutters, Overhead Crane Operators, Loadout Operators, Mechanic, Electrician, and Utility Operators

+ Manage utilization of equipment and people to best meet both customer service expectations and proper financial stewardship

+ Supervise daily inventory levels and provide alerts to leadership if impending issues may occur

+ Support the Savage S7 Delivery System

+ Aid the Operations Manager in hiring, training, leadership, and team building

+ Availability to work weekends and holidays (operation runs 7 days per week, 24 hours per day)

+ Responsibilities are not all-inclusive and may change based on the needs of the company

What traits and skills will make this leader successful?

+ Ability to work independently in an industrial setting, effectively balancing the Customer, the Company, and Team Member needs

+ Understands and is committed to the growth and development of Team Members

+ Ability to delegate and/or involve others where appropriate

+ Possesses strong communication skills in both written and oral form

+ Has an understanding of contractual agreements and how best to execute

+ Must be a hands-on, hardworking self-starter with mechanical and technical aptitude

+ Ability to plan, control, and organize operational needs to best suit all stakeholders

+ Can provide innovative solutions to challenges

+ Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

+ Has computer skills including Microsoft Office, office organization and administration

Requirements for a Successful Operations Supervisor

+ 2 years’ supervisory experience in an industrial setting preferred

+ General understanding of contracts and MSAs

+ Knowledge of Petroleum Coke cutting, overhead cranes, conveyor belts, and loadout systems

+ Must qualify for and possess a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC card)

+ Typically work Monday through Friday (~45 hours/week)

+ Current/valid driver’s license

+ Occasional travel may be required

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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/)

+ You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.

+ Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with match.

+ Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.

+ Our benefit packages may change from time to time.

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