Operations Manager

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. 

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

• A culture that appreciates our Team Members
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
• Paid holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, paid sick leave, paid brakes, and opportunity for future growth.
• A culture of safety
• Pay Range: $84,720.00 to 105,900.00 per year.

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading a Team in safely planning, operating and maintaining our Coal Handling Facility.  The Manager ensures Customer and Company owned materials are received, handled, and reclaimed in a safe and efficient manner.

What you'll be doing: 

• Possesses experience and knowledge of coal handling and/or terminal operations, bulk commodity handling, rail and conveying, equipment maintenance and logistics
• Execute and teach the S7 Delivery System to ensure safe, consistent service to our Customer
• Build strong relationships with Customers, understand their contracts and rate structures
• Promote a culture of safety within the Team that reflects a value and attitude that all Team Members are committed to safety, and work safely, even if no one is there to watch
• Develop and execute a business plan including budgeting, projecting, variance analysis, and cost management
• Leadership that is focused on in problem solving, decision making, organizing and directing Team Members, and is able to utilize coaching techniques to manage retention
• Hands on leadership that demonstrates professionalism and superior customer service
• Create an environment where Team Members are committed to professionalism and cleanliness

What you'll need: 

• Hands on, hardworking self-starter, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Possess strong leadership skills to ensure Team Members are safe, efficient, and act with integrity and professionalism
• Excellent communication skills with Customers, Team Members, and other contractors or vendors
• Experience in rail safety, procedures, switching, and track maintenance preferred 
• Desire and willingness to grow and develop within the position and Company
• Previous managerial experience of 10+ Team Members preferred
• Bachelor’s degree with engineering/technical emphasis preferred
• 5+ years of industrial operations and maintenance experience in the materials handling, marine, rail or similar industries.
• Experience developing/implementing a proactive maintenance strategy for an industrial facility, including Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) competency
• Project management experience ($250K+)

Physical Requirements of this role:

• Must be able to work outdoors in various climates and, at times in excess of 12 hours, day or night shift during emergency situations
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Able to climb steps and ladders and work at heights
• The ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven surfaces for extended periods of time