Operations Supervisor

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with over 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation.

About the role

Location: Port Arthur, TX

Days/Hours: Monday–Friday, overnights and weekends as needed; available for call-outs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all employees follow proper safety rules and operating procedures.
• Conduct daily audits of the overhead bridge crane and DCU.
• Issue frequent work orders to ensure the system is properly maintained.
• Coordinate communications to third parties involved.
• Respond to any unsafe or out-of-place event or condition immediately.
• Complete and file all necessary documentation as required, including JHA’s, SHAPS, permits, log entries, safety meetings, audit sheets, and daily check sheets.
• Assist in training of employees.
• Conduct and document frequent Safety and toolbox meetings.
• Maintain company objectives and expectations in the absence of the Operations Manager.
• Work closely with Operations to keep production levels high and systems running efficiently.

Requirements

• In-person interviews require the candidate to be clean-shaven, no exceptions.
• Extensive knowledge of crane, coke unit, and heavy equipment.
• Experience in rail and rail car movements.
• Experience in bulk materials, conveyor systems, and heavy equipment.
• Experience interacting with an hourly, salary, and client-based workforce.
• Proven ability to focus on details, follow work rules, and adhere to work schedules.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers.
• Experience with OSHA guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Efficient with standard office software programs (SAP, Word, Excel, Outlook, Managers Plus).
• Must be able to multi-task and set priorities.
• Ability to manage confidential issues.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position:
  • Work in an environment containing coal dust, hazardous noise, confined space, and in hot or cold environments.
  • Work at heights, climbing stairs, and climbing ladders.
  • Walk on uneven ground and up to 3 miles per shift.
  • Must have ability to wear required PPE.
  • Must be able to pass a fit test and pulmonary function test for the purposes of wearing a respirator and recertify annually or as needed.
  • Lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, profit sharing, and 401(k) with match.
• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO).
• Uniform Services Differential Pay.
• A culture that appreciates team members.