Assistant Operations Manager

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

• Opportunities for Growth
• Annual bonus
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, and 401(k) with match
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

Here is what you will be doing

• Developing operation team to own and maintain existing service expectations; with the ability to anticipate and adjust when changes dictate to continue providing “Worry Free” service
• Assist in developing and maintaining a positive & productive culture amongst all team members in the Green River Operations
• Assist operational leadership in maintaining a strong focus on safety and productivity
• Understanding of logistics, utilization of equipment & people, to meet customer service expectations, be a positive leader who takes a proactive approach in problem-solving & directing people
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and facilities and understand maintenance of equipment and the Savage Maintenance Program
• Teach and promote personal responsibility for identifying safe behaviors, maintaining clean & safe conditions, and environmental responsibility

Requirements of a Successful Operations Manager

• College degree preferred
• Hands-on experience in railcar switching and/or track maintenance
• 2 years of leadership experience in railroad and/or industrial rail operations. Experience with interacting and developing relationships with mainline railroads would be beneficial
• Willing and wanting to work different shifts at the Green River Operations to ensure team members are properly supported
• Ability to work with and perform basic computer operations (spreadsheet, word processor, and email operations), and general office organization, to communicate effectively both in front of a group and one-on-one
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements.
• Good written and oral skills with an ability to communicate with co-workers, customers, and other Company personnel.

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role

• Ability to work outdoors in all manner of weather and other environments
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. throughout the course of a shift
• Ability to climb up and down railcars, and up and over steps and ladders
• Ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time up to 12 hours
• Should have the ability to use basic hand tools

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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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