Lead - Material Handling

Savage•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

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 we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 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. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. Are you looking for a company that values you for the work you do and offers opportunities for growth? Our Material Handling Supervisors come to Savage for the challenge, growth and focus on safety, but they stay because of the outstanding culture that exists here. Our company was founded on processing and transporting materials for our customers. We understand and respect our Team Members as the lifeblood of what we do. Team Members are encouraged to find a better way and are enabled to “do things they never dreamed possible”. The successful Lead Material Handling candidate will supervise work throughout the coke handling areas of the coke pit, conveyors, and terminal operations. Their primary responsibilities include leading Team Members, perform daily rounds, monitoring operational performance, conducting audits, coordinating Vessel movements, communicating with the customer and other contractors, attending meetings, maintaining documentation, enforcing safety rules and regulations and assisting the Operation Manager/ Ops Supervisor with daily operations of the facility.

Requirements

Experience in petrochemical plants or refineries
1+ year supervisory experience
Experience in structured safety processes, JHAs, JSAs and safe work permits. SHAPS
Operations and maintenance experience in bulk material handling systems, marine terminals, and heavy mechanical equipment
Experience servicing industrial customers and maintaining professional relationships
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 satisfactory driving record
Experience with Process Safety Management, OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures
Ability to work rotating shift, which includes holidays and weekends
High School Diploma required
TWIC card
Must be able to multi-task and set priorities
Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
Excellent organizational skills
Efficient with standard office software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to manage confidential issues
Must be able to set expectations and hold Team Members accountable
Ability to work outside, when needed, in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps)
Must have the ability to work, walk, and stand for long periods of time
Must be able to consistently bend, stoop kneel and climb on elevated surfaces
Should also have the ability to use basic hand tools

Responsibilities

Supervise the shift crew and ensure all Team Members follow safety rules and operating procedures. The shift schedule is 12 hours,
Ensure the safe and proper operation of the, heavy equipment in the coke pile, conveyors, dock operations and associated maintenance.
Maintain professional and timely communication between Savage, and other contractors to maintain stable process operations.
Lead shift crew meetings, plan work, manage work schedules and Team Member training assignments.
Assign shift crew Team Members to assist Maintenance with jobs when additional manpower is needed.
Complete and/or authorize documentation as required including JHA's, permits, shift reports, safety meetings, audit sheets and equipment inspections.
Assist in Team Members training.
Assist the Operation Manager with facility issues, Team Member coaching and disciplinary actions.
Maintain company objectives and expectations in the absence of the site manager/Ops Supervisor