Supervisor, Operations - Material Handling

Operations Supervisor

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

• A culture that appreciates our team members
• Uniforms and laundry service
• Paid time off ("PTO"), paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
• A culture of safety
• A commitment to helping our team members do things they never dreamed possible

Major purpose: The operations supervisor will provide support to the operations manager in scheduling and logistics; team member development; customer engagement; safety program implementation, process and procedure execution; and general facility and boiler maintenance at Savage's Morenci Transload and Transportation operations. This operation includes the loading of HAZMAT Molten Sulphur loads via transload from railcar to tractor-trailer units.

What you'll be doing:

• Collect and review operator paperwork from previous shifts, look over lead paperwork and check if loads are correct from the railcar listed
• Check and update railcar spot board
• Oversee that all team members have proper PPE for daily tasks, ensure all team members are following SOP's, and are doing proper checks of equipment and facility participate in SS
• Work with customer for any major repairs on facility/contact contract management for needed work orders
• Program-monthly meeting, observations, shaps
• Shift supervisor will dispatch trucks for oncoming shift

Requirements to be successful in this position:

• Ability to work independently in an industrial setting, effectively balancing customer, company and team member needs, to delegate and/or involve others where appropriate, to interact and work effectively with vendors, always maintaining a high level of integrity.
• Understands and is committed to the growth and development of team members, and provides motivation and encouragement to team members to follow his/her example in the areas of safety, health and the environment.
• Effectively communicate on several different levels and with various stakeholders (customers, team members and other managers).
• Must be a hands-on, hardworking self-starter, with the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Assist with the professionalism & cleanliness of the operation through consistent use of our 5S principles/system.
• Must be willing to work a rotational schedule based on the needs of the operation.

Education/experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience supervising or managing crews.
• MSHA experience and exposure a plus but not required.
• Prior experience in transload bulk hazardous materials a plus but not required.
• Experience in general maintenance, boiler, or mechanic skills and repair (preferred).
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, knowledge of computers and related hardware/software.
• General knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the transportation industry.

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• The candidate should be in good physical condition. Some of the work will be outdoors working alongside field personnel, climbing stairs, ladders and on and off equipment.
• Able to work outdoors year round in all conditions, able to walk several miles per day, able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance, able to climb/stoop/crawl.
• Must be able to work on elevated surfaces, to work in all types of weather conditions, to pass respirator fit test.

Additional information:

• A complete job description is available upon request.
• Savage is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.