Trucking Supervisor

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:

• A culture that appreciates our Team Members
• A fleet with the majority of trucks being less than 5 years old
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
• Paid holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
• A culture of safety
• A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible.

Savage is looking for a Trucking Supervisor to supervise our trucking operations at our satellite yard in Golconda, NV. In this role, you will provide ongoing support to the Operations Manager and team by helping them achieve their goals in a timely manner. This includes hands-on work in material transport, maintenance, administrative assistance, and leading projects.

What you'll be doing:

• Act as “working supervisor” and helping wherever needed (including driving a truck)
• Provide support to operators in day-to-day operations
• Ensuring good communication between the office and team member
• Keep the Operations Manager informed on operational progress / deficiencies
• More involvement in S7 – specifically with SH&E and Customer sections
• Appropriately delegate tasks based on team member skill set and operational needs
• Ensure we meet our customers’ expectations and are proactive in meeting their needs.
• Ensure we have a safe operation by having the team follow procedures, use stop work authority, and model shared leadership for the team
• Responsibilities are not all-inclusive and may change based on the need of the company
• Coordinates with and assists the site management team to safely and efficiently provide worry free service to customer
• Effectively utilize Savage Operating Systems to manage the day-to-day operations of logistics, people development, scheduling, etc.
• Continuously demonstrates leadership competencies and professionalism through all interactions with employees and customer
• Must visit customer sites to improve customer relationships
• Call drivers for scheduled shifts or cancelled shifts
• Work with the dispatch and change loads or Team member’s around as needed.
• Exercise STOP WORK AUTHORITY when required
• Follow up of shifts to account for all paper work and accuracy prior to submitting to coordinators/managers
• Attend monthly supervisors meetings
• Attend communication meetings

What you'll need:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• College degree a plus
• 1 years of experience in a supervisory role, preferably in an industrial setting
• CDL Class A required, with a doubles/triples endorsement and driving experience
• This is a 24/7 operation, and being on-call is required
• Commitment to working safely at all times
• Ability to be exposed to the outdoor elements

Physical requirements of the role:

• Climb on and off trucks safely
• Consistently bend, stoop, kneel, squat and climb frequently
• Work, walk, and stand on uneven surfaces
• Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Operate basic hand tools
• Wear required PPE

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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