Operations Manager

Our Operations Managers come to Savage for the daily challenge, opportunities for growth, teamwork, our focus on safety, and competitive pay, but they stay because of the outstanding culture that exists here.  A culture that encourages Team Members to find a better way and enables them to "do things they never dreamed possible".  Whether that is accomplishing new goals in your existing position or working toward the next step in your career, you'll find your path at Savage. 

Pay Range: $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year
 
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage 

• Opportunities for Growth
• Annual bonus
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• $160/year steel toe boot allowance
• Working in the field/leadership role
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

Major Purpose: 

Responsible for leading a specialized team in planning, organizing and managing one of our rail operations, ensuring railcar indexing, switching and spotting, unloading and loading is performed in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Here is what you will be doing 

• Daily communication with customers and railroads on scheduling and other issues to ensure a smooth and safe operation.
• Participate in budget preparation, management of financial information
• Possesses experience and knowledge of the following:
• Locomotives or Railcar movers
• SIT Yard Switching Operations
• Steaming, unloading and loading of railcars
• Minor railcar Maintenance
• Minor track Maintenance
• Provide "Worry-Free" service to the customer on every shift, every day.
• Ability to build strong relationships with customer contacts
• Ability to understand the customer contract and rate structure
• Learn, implement, teach, and execute the S7 Operating System
• Ability to 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 executing safe behavior and demonstrating environmental responsibility
• Ability to develop and execute a business plan (including budgeting, projecting, variance analysis, and cost management)
• Ability to be proactive in problem solving, making decisions, organizing and directing people, and utilizing coaching techniques for improving behaviors
• Provide innovative solutions to operational challenges
• Build and maintain strong relationships with team members, customers and vendors
• Set an example of professionalism and create an environment where people are committed to professionalism and cleanliness
• Hands on leadership with operational and technical skills to ensure that "best practices" are being utilized
• Create an environment for team building with emphasis on individual development and growth
• Committed to hire right, train right, and treat right for all team members
• Must have leadership skills to ensure team members follow procedures at all times even when no one is watching
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.  This is a hands-on position at times
• Ability 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
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements
• Desire and willingness to learn

Requirements of a successful Transload Operations Manager

• Hands-on experience in railcar loading and unloading preferred
• Maintenance experience a plus
• Must have leadership skills to ensure team members follow procedures at all times even when no one is watching
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Written and oral skills with an ability to communicate with co-workers, customers, and other company personnel
• For safety reasons, must be able to read, write and understand, and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English
• Dynamic personality to lead team members and put safety first
• Ability to travel
• College degree preferred
• Valid Drivers License
• 2+ years management experience preferred
• 2+ years of rail car  loading experience preferred

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role

• This position is required to work outdoors daily in various elements of weather  
• 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
• Must have the ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
• Should have the ability to use basic hand tools