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Savage

Supervisor, Operations - Industrial Rail

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An Operations Supervisor manages daily operations and activities for a company or organization. Primarily involved in supervising and coordinating the activities of front-line employees such as monitoring work progress, providing training, and ensuring compliance. Has authority over the work of their team members but typically reports to higher-level management.

$79,951 / year median in Ohio

+6% projected growth

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Company:
Savage Location:
Lima, OH Career Level:
Mid-Senior Level Industries:
Transportation, Logistics, Trucking Description These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with
Savage:
We provide Uniforms and PPE (laundering included) $150/year Steel Toe Boot Allowance Paid Holidays Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, and 401 (k) with match
Major Purpose:
Shift Supervisors lead the operating efforts of the rail, coke, and transloading work performed for the Cenovus refinery by organizing and ensuring work is completed in a safe and efficient manner What you'll be doing: Lead in Safety by setting an example, ensure procedures are followed, conduct training, praise safe behavior and correct unsafe acts, build a culture of safety, and take an active role in the daily safety briefing Work with the individual team members on their specific needs, make sure they are treated right and provide them with opportunities for growth through cross-training Be a presence in the field. Work alongside team members as they perform their work, balancing time between in-field and office work Participate in team member professional growth activities such as hiring, coaching, disciplinary processes, and one-on-ones Assure crews are on time and prepared to work Serve as incident commander during emergencies in the absence of the Operations Manager Understand the unique needs of each operating unit, on the loading and rail side of the business, and see that the customer's expectations are met Plan and organize the crew so they can be productive, and the needs of the customers can be met Partner with the Shift Supervisors on opposite shifts to ensure a smooth transition from shift to shift Communicate with the Operations Manager on any operational problems or issues Provide accurate daily shift summary reports to the Operations Managers and other affected parties Report any equipment issues to the maintenance team Learn, implement, teach, and execute the S7 Delivery System Communicate with PSS to understand their needs for the shift and ensure that the needs of the customer are executed Other duties as constituted Requirements to be successful in this position: Subject matter expert in one or more areas of the operation Ability to perform basic maintenance Basic computer skills Can work independently with minimal supervision Positive attitude and a good team member Must pass a pre-employment physical, reference checks, drug screen, motor-vehicle report, and criminal background check Must be able to attend and pass all tests associated with job-related coursework. This includes, but it not limited to: OSHA, HazMat, and FRA related courses Able to reliably fulfill a set rotational schedule (days, nights, 24/7/365). Strong leadership skills and attributes Passion for safety, including the ability to motivate, inspire, and coach others, to maximize safe behaviors Prioritize an extensive task list that changes on a regular basis Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with team members and customer
Education/Experience:
3 to 5 years of operating in an industrial environment Current Safety Specialist Minimum 1 year of direct supervisory experience A high school diploma, or equivalent Current/valid driver's license Here are some of the physical requirements for this role: Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions: extreme wind, rain, snow, cold, heat, etc. Comfortable with heights Able to pass a respirator fit test. May be asked to work under supplied air Crawl under rail cars and work in tight spaces Walk 5+ miles per day on uneven terrain, etc. Must be able to lift 50 lbs Splits time between office and field environment. Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time