Operations Supervisor

Savage Services; Woodhaven (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Savage Services is seeking an Operations Supervisor for its Woodhaven Transload and Transportation operations. The successful candidate will coordinate logistics, ensure safety, and manage a team while loading HAZMAT fuel. Benefits include medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Uniforms & PPE provided

Profit sharing

PTO

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience supervising or managing crews.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• General knowledge of commonly used concepts in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Operations Manager in scheduling and logistics.
• Lead and manage a small team, enforcing safety policies.
• Operate rail car loading systems and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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:

• 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)

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, k nowledge 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)

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace