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: + Opportunities for Growth + Annual Bonus + Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO) + 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: + Actively supervise and instruct in all activities in railcar washing, switching, and loading areas including: + Detailed inspection of railcars before loading to ensure cars are in good order + Safe switching and indexing of railcars within structures + Accurate loading of correct products as documented in Customer systems and in communication with Customer operators in plant + Accurate sampling of products in correlation with loads + Reconciliation and tracking of all activities + Use loading management software to ensure that all railcars that enter, exit, or load within the process area are accurately documented + Oversee safe execution of rail movements and switch lists based on day-to-day needs and changes + Proactively predict logistics difficulties, use problem solving skills to actively prevent logistics difficulties before they happen + Frequently communicate with Customer plant operators to ensure paring of loading activities with plant production + Drive over all quality control and product control between two Customer partners + Actively foresee and manage needs for the correct volume, type, and owner of railcars to meet production needs which will change from day to day + Drive front-line walk downs of work areas and loading superstructure to complete tier-1 maintenance checks + Respond to active reporting needs from the Customer and Savage Logistics or Operations Managers + Will need to accurately and professionally hand off logistics tasks surrounding shift changes + To lead the Operation Clean Sweep and 5S efforts at facility Requirements of a successful Operations Supervisor: + Detailed understanding of the needs of rail movements and mechanical reliability in order to provide a continual stream of cars to the loading area + Safety leader in areas with heavy equipment, moving railcars, and 8-10 Team Members working per shift + Supervise and instruct Team Members who may be performing separate tasks at once + Communicate detailed instructions and patiently repeat instructions in order for them to be performed correctly + Work a rotating shift, 24-hour day-time schedule. This will result in holidays and weekends being on rotation as well as rotations on night shift + Able to work with limited supervision – can accurately and efficiently keep railcar washing and loading activities progressing with limited input from Operations Manager + Demonstrates a sense of ownership for responsibilities, understands the correct execution of their tasks have implications for the entire team + Can proactively identify problem areas with customers and work with manager to develop a resolution What we need from you: + 3-5 Years’ experience in a rail switching operations minimum + Experience with in-plant or bulk plastics rail activities strongly preferred + A background taking on additional or progressive responsibilities + High school graduate or GED equivalent required + Understand and apply SHAP’s safety process + Active role in S7 implementation Here are some of the physical requirements for this role: + Work will be primarily outdoors and exposed to the elements + Office environment located in an industrial plant + Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of times + Travel long distances, on occasion, for additional training or support 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