Operations Manager

Savage•Salt Lake City, UT

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Savage is looking for an Operations Manager for our crude oil operation in North Salt Lake, UT. Our Operations Managers come to Savage for the daily challenge, opportunities for growth, teamwork, our focus on safety, and competitive pay, but they stay because of the outstanding culture that exists here. A culture that encourages Team Members to find a better way and enables them to “do things they never dreamed possible”. Whether that is accomplishing new goals in your existing position or working toward the next step in your career, you’ll find your path at Savage.

Requirements

Basic ability to use Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Ability to bring others together and try to reconcile differences.
Ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information.
Ability to come up with unusual or creative ideas about a given topic or situation.
Able to motivate, inspire, and coach others.
Ability to communicate clearly and positively with team members and customers.
Ability to prioritize, plan, and carry critical projects to completion.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
5-7 years leadership experience preferred.
Experience with project management and/or transportation.
Understanding of heavy, industrial equipment from an operating and safety perspective.
Experience in hiring, training, leadership and team building.
Experience with a computerized maintenance management system a plus but not required.
Experience with crude or tanker hauling preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide managerial oversight to our North Salt Lake Crude Trucking Operation, near Salt Lake City, UT.
Responsible for the training, tools, and accountability needed to safely and effectively perform critical service requirements.
Balance the needs of team members, customers, and the company.
Responsible for safely meeting the needs of suppliers and customers while working to identify new business opportunities.
Develop a business plan and execution of the plan including budgeting, projecting and cost management.
Effectively executing the safety, health and environmental efforts of the operation.
Coordinate the activities of the business, prepare staff work schedules, assign duties, and direct administrative activities in an effort to provide services that meet the needs of the customer and maximize company profitability.
Work alongside team members in the day-to-day operational activities to understand the business needs and concerns of the frontline.
Oversee effective training and institute coaching activities to ensure constant improvement.
Resolve people problems and coordinate other people related activities, such as recommending individuals for hire, promotion, interviewing, etc.
Responsible for tracking and documenting operational data that supports the operation and the customer through integrated computer systems.
Analyze and review financial statements, activity reports, and other performance data to track the overall status of the department.
Use analytical tools to assess productivity and create plans for improvement such as cost reduction or employee training.