Logistics Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

PTO & Holidays

Profit sharing & 401(k)

Uniforms & PPE (laundering)

Boot allowance

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Colonial Group in Oregon, OH, is seeking an Operations Leader to oversee daily refinery and rail logistics, supervise a small team, and ensure safe, compliant handling of bulk commodities. You will coordinate loading/unloading, plan staffing, and drive a strong safety culture across shifts.

Responsibilities include acting as Incident Commander during site emergencies, coordinating cross-functional activities, and ensuring adherence to OSHA, FRA, DOT, and HAZMAT rules while developing team

Qualifications

• Two to four years of experience in rail, refinery, terminal, industrial logistics, or a 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 the ability to follow site, railroad, refinery, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate clearly, organize competing priorities, solve operational problems, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and meet applicable customer and site access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily refinery and industrial rail logistics, supervise up to five Team Members, and ensure safe, efficient movement of petroleum products, hazardous chemicals, and other bulk commodities between refinery operating units and railcars.
• Plan work assignments, adjust staffing and resources, and coordinate railcar switching, loading, unloading, and material flow to meet plant and customer requirements.
• Serve as the designated Incident Commander during site emergencies when the Operations Manager is off-site.
• Ensure all loading, unloading, and rail movement activities follow OSHA, FRA, DOT, and HAZMAT regulations.
• Train, coach, and support Team Members; implement and teach the company's S7 Delivery System; reinforce procedures, accountability, and teamwork.

Skills

Relevant Experience

Supervisory Experience

Computer Skills

Safety Commitment

Communication & Judgment

Site Access

Job description

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!

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.