Operations Manager Job Listing at Savage in Pueblo, CO (Job ID 32991)

Description

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
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
• Paid holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, paid sick leave, paid brakes, and opportunity for future growth.
• A culture of safety
• Pay Range: $84,720.00 to 105,900.00 per year.

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading a Team in safely planning, operating and maintaining our Coal Handling Facility.  The Manager ensures Customer and Company owned materials are received, handled, and reclaimed in a safe and efficient manner.

What you'll be doing: 

• Possesses experience and knowledge of coal handling and/or terminal operations, bulk commodity handling, rail and conveying, equipment maintenance and logistics
• Execute and teach the S7 Delivery System to ensure safe, consistent service to our Customer
• Build strong relationships with Customers, understand their contracts and rate structures
• Promote a culture of safety within the Team that reflects a value and attitude that all Team Members are committed to safety, and work safely, even if no one is there to watch
• Develop and execute a business plan including budgeting, projecting, variance analysis, and cost management
• Leadership that is focused on in problem solving, decision making, organizing and directing Team Members, and is able to utilize coaching techniques to manage retention
• Hands on leadership that demonstrates professionalism and superior customer service
• Create an environment where Team Members are committed to professionalism and cleanliness

What you'll need: 

• Hands on, hardworking self-starter, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Possess strong leadership skills to ensure Team Members are safe, efficient, and act with integrity and professionalism
• Excellent communication skills with Customers, Team Members, and other contractors or vendors
• Experience in rail safety, procedures, switching, and track maintenance preferred 
• Desire and willingness to grow and develop within the position and Company
• Previous managerial experience of 10+ Team Members preferred
• Bachelor's degree with engineering/technical emphasis preferred
• 5+ years of industrial operations and maintenance experience in the materials handling, marine, rail or similar industries.
• Experience developing/implementing a proactive maintenance strategy for an industrial facility, including Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) competency
• Project management experience ($250K+)

Physical Requirements of this role:

• Must be able to work outdoors in various climates and, at times in excess of 12 hours, day or night shift during emergency situations
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Able to climb steps and ladders and work at heights
• The ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven surfaces for extended periods of time

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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Colorado:

Applications are open only to those with the qualifications listed, and we will screen or decline candidates based on those qualifications. You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.

Eligible full-time Colorado Team Members may participate in the Savage benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; Company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with match. Part-time Team Members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked. Our benefits package may change from time to time.