Transload Operations Lead - Molten Sulphur

Savage Services; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid PTO and holidays

Profit sharing

Uniforms and laundry service

Safety culture emphasis

Job summary

Savage Services is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Safford, AZ, to support the Operations Manager with scheduling, logistics, and team development at the Morenci Transload and Transportation operations. The role includes safety program implementation, process execution, and plant maintenance for molten sulfur handling.

The successful candidate will lead safety initiatives, manage load schedules, coordinate with customers and drivers, and supervise daily operations on a rotating schedule,

Qualifications

• 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 or mechanic skills and repair (Preferred).
• Boiler Experience (Preferred).
• Hands‑on learn all aspects of the transload process.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• General knowledge of transportation industry concepts, practices, and procedures.
• 4 year degree a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of computers and related hardware/software.
• Willing to study and learn new technical skills and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set an example of high integrity and fair treatment of others.
• Utilize the Safety Specialist program to achieve safety goals and develop future leadership.
• Ensure logistics and inventory data is collected, sorted, analyzed, and distributed to management.
• Serve as primary point-of-contact for customer and driver inquiries and resolve concerns.
• Adjust load schedules by managing asset availability, driver headcount, and customer needs.
• Supervise inventory levels and alert management/customers to potential problems.
• Safely manage unloading of incoming Sulphur railcars and related equipment.
• Lead maintenance and cleanup of Morenci, AZ operation.
• Perform daily inspections of boilers, railcars, tractors, and equipment.
• Coordinate transfers of liquid bulk chemicals with other shift Supervisors.
• Support Safety, Health and Environmental efforts to zero occurrences.
• Build and maintain strong customer/operator relationships to improve efficiency.
• Assist with hiring process, including screening, interviews, onboarding.
• Demonstrate leadership and decision-making in paceful environments.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and daily facility upkeep.

Skills

Leadership

Safety program implementation

Team development

Logistics scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Industrial safety

Vendor interaction

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

MSHA experience (plus)

4 year degree a plus

Tools

Computers and software

Job description

Savage Services is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Safford, AZ, to support the Operations Manager with scheduling, logistics, and team development at the Morenci Transload and Transportation operations. The role includes safety program implementation, process execution, and plant maintenance for molten sulfur handling.

The successful candidate will lead safety initiatives, manage load schedules, coordinate with customers and drivers, and supervise daily operations on a rotating schedule,