Operations Manager Job Listing at Savage in Green River, WY (Job ID 34968)

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 

• 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) 

The successful Operations Manager candidate will provide leadership that ensures worry free service to the customer, a safe work environment and culture for team members. 

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 dictates 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 that takes a proactive approach in problem solving & directing people
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and facilities and understands maintenance of equipment and the Savage Maintenance Program
• Teach and promote personal responsibility for identifying safe behaviors, maintain clean & safe conditions, and environmental responsibility

Requirements of a successful Operations Manager

• Must have Rail experience
• 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
• Ability to communicate effectively both in front of a group and one-on–one
• Willing and wanting to work different shifts at the Green River Operations to ensure team members are properly supported
• Work with and perform basic computer operations (spreadsheet, word processor, and email operations), and general office organization
• 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

• Work outdoors in all manner of weather and other environments
• Lift 75 lbs. throughout the course of a shift
• Climb up and down railcars, and up and over steps and ladders
• 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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