Logistics Supervisor

Savage; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid parental leave

PTO and holidays

Profit sharing and 401(k)

Uniforms & PPE

Boot allowance

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Savage is seeking an Operations Leader in Oregon, OH to oversee daily refinery and industrial rail logistics, guiding a small team and ensuring safe, compliant movement of bulk products. You will plan assignments, coordinate railcar activities, and lead safety initiatives across shifts.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in related operations, supervisory experience, and strong computer skills. A valid driver’s license and site access are required.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of experience in rail, refinery, terminal, industrial logistics, or related operational environment.
• Previous leadership experience with the ability to manage, coach, and develop a team of up to five employees.
• Strong proficiency with email, spreadsheets, electronic reporting, and operational systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and ability to follow site, railroad, refinery, and regulatory requirements.
• Clear communication, ability to organize priorities, solve operational problems, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to meet site access requirements and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily refinery and industrial rail logistics, supervise up to five team members, and ensure safe, efficient movement of bulk commodities.
• Plan work assignments, adjust staffing, and coordinate railcar loading/unloading to meet plant and customer needs.
• Provide daily safety briefings, observations, and corrective actions to maintain a zero-incident culture.
• Serve as Incident Commander during site emergencies when the Operations Manager is off-site.
• Ensure loading, unloading, and rail movement comply with OSHA, FRA, DOT, and HAZMAT regulations.
• Train and coach team members and reinforce standardized procedures and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Driver's license

Tools

Scheduling software

Maintenance management software

Transportation software

Job description

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. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

The Basics

Location: Oregon, OH

Days/Hours: Monday through Friday 7AM - 3PM

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

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Parental Leave and Military/Uniformed Services Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) with company match
• Company provided Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• Annual $150 steel-toe boot allowance
• A culture that appreciates Team Members

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operations Leadership: Lead daily refinery and industrial rail logistics, supervise up to five Team Members, and ensure the safe, efficient movement of petroleum products, hazardous chemicals, and other bulk commodities between refinery operating units and railcars.
• Shift Planning: Plan work assignments, adjust staffing and resources, and coordinate railcar switching, loading, unloading, and material flow to meet plant and customer requirements.
• Safety Leadership: Lead by example in the field to cultivate a “zero occurrences” safety culture. Run daily safety briefings, conduct safety observations, and immediately correct unsafe acts.
• Incident Command: Serve as the designated Incident Commander during site emergencies when the Operations Manager is off‑site.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all loading, unloading, and rail movement activities strictly follow OSHA, FRA, DOT, and HAZMAT regulations.
• Team Development & S7 Execution: Train, coach, and support Team Members; implement and teach the company’s proprietary S7 Delivery System; and reinforce standardized procedures, accountability, and teamwork.

Daily Refinery & Rail Operations

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with the Refinery Shift Supervisor, Refinery Logistics Operator, railroad personnel, customers, and internal teams to align each shift with plant priorities and service requirements.
• Shift Handoffs & Reporting: Coordinate seamless handoffs with the opposite‑shift supervisor and provide Operations Managers with accurate daily summaries, operational records, schedules, and shipment or inventory documentation.
• Asset & Equipment Maintenance: Report rail, infrastructure, and operational equipment issues promptly and, where applicable, coordinate preventive maintenance for transload equipment or boilers.

Requirements To Be Successful

• Relevant Experience: Two to four years of experience in rail, refinery, terminal, industrial logistics, or a related operational environment.
• Supervisory Experience: Previous leadership experience with the ability to manage, coach, and develop a team of up to five employees.
• Computer Skills: Strong proficiency with email, spreadsheets, electronic reporting, and operational systems.
• Safety Commitment: Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and the ability to follow site, railroad, refinery, and regulatory requirements.
• Communication & Judgment: Communicate clearly, organize competing priorities, solve operational problems, and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Site Access: Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet applicable customer and site access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Rail & Refinery Supervision: Experience supervising rail switching, railcar movement, loading, unloading, or refinery logistics operations.
• Operational Knowledge: Working knowledge of rail safety practices, refinery procedures, and industrial material‑handling processes.
• Systems Experience: Experience using transportation, inventory, scheduling, or maintenance management software.

Some Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Work Environment: Work is performed in office and industrial field settings, including active rail and refinery areas.
• Physical Activity: Walk and stand for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Industrial Conditions: Work around noise, moving equipment, uneven surfaces, dust, fumes, and other conditions typical of rail and refinery operations while wearing required PPE.
• Operational Availability: Respond to operational needs and emergencies as required by the site schedule.

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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• Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit https://savageco.com/careers/benefits-information/