Operations Supervisor

Savage; Woodhaven (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Savage is seeking an Operations Supervisor to enhance the efficiency of our Woodhaven Transload and Transportation operations. The candidate will manage logistics, ensure safety, and lead a team, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Profit sharing

401(k) with match

Uniforms & PPE provided

$200/year steel-toe boot allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience supervising or managing crews.
• Ability to work independently in an industrial setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations Manager in scheduling and logistics.
• Lead and manage a small team.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Safety Awareness

Job description

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

• Shift: Monday-Friday, day shift, potential weekends and some overnight switching.
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, PTO and 401(k) with match
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• $200/year steel-toe boot allowance

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 management at Savage's Woodhaven Transload and Transportation operations. This operation includes the loading of HAZMAT fuel.

What you'll be doing:

• Loading and transloading railcars from the pipeline
• Operate rail car loading systems and equipment
• Lead and manage a small team, collaborating with management and customer partners
• Ability to perform work safely and productively
• Enforces safety policies and procedures with Team Members
• Assist with other duties within the facility

What you'll need:

• Ability to work independently in an industrial setting, effectively balancing customer, company and team member needs
• Commitment to the safety and development of team members
• 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 be on call for overnight switching outside of normal operating hours.

Requirements of a successful supervisor:

• Minimum 1 year of experience supervising or managing crews.
• Prior experience in Transload bulk hazardous materials a plus but not required.
• Experience in general maintenance, Boiler, or mechanical 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

• Ability to work outside in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps)
• Physically able to climb up and down rail cars/ladders safely
• Comfortable with heights -
• Can carry at least fifty (50) pounds
• In good physical condition (able to walk one (1) to two (2) miles per shift)

About the company

Since 1946, Savage Services has been helping companies safely move and manage mission critical materials with worry free consistency.

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