Supervisor - Industrial Rail

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
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