Supervisor, Operations - Industrial Rail

Savage•Lima, OH

2d•Hybrid

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. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements. Shift Supervisors lead the operating efforts of the rail, coke, and transloading work performed for the Cenovus refinery by organizing and ensuring work is completed in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

Subject matter expert in one or more areas of the operation
Ability to perform basic maintenance
Basic computer skills
Can work independently with minimal supervision
Positive attitude and a good team member
Must pass a pre-employment physical, reference checks, drug screen, motor-vehicle report, and criminal background check
Must be able to attend and pass all tests associated with job-related coursework. This includes, but it not limited to: OSHA, HazMat, and FRA related courses
Able to reliably fulfill a set rotational schedule (days, nights, 24/7/365).
Strong leadership skills and attributes
Passion for safety, including the ability to motivate, inspire, and coach others, to maximize safe behaviors
Prioritize an extensive task list that changes on a regular basis
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with team members and customer
3 to 5 years of operating in an industrial environment
Current Safety Specialist
Minimum 1 year of direct supervisory experience
A high school diploma, or equivalent
Current/valid driver's license

Responsibilities

Lead in Safety by setting an example, ensure procedures are followed, conduct training, praise safe behavior and correct unsafe acts, build a culture of safety, and take an active role in the daily safety briefing
Work with the individual team members on their specific needs, make sure they are treated right and provide them with opportunities for growth through cross-training
Be a presence in the field. Work alongside team members as they perform their work, balancing time between in-field and office work
Participate in team member professional growth activities such as hiring, coaching, disciplinary processes, and one-on-ones
Assure crews are on time and prepared to work
Serve as incident commander during emergencies in the absence of the Operations Manager
Understand the unique needs of each operating unit, on the loading and rail side of the business, and see that the customer’s expectations are met
Plan and organize the crew so they can be productive, and the needs of the customers can be met
Partner with the Shift Supervisors on opposite shifts to ensure a smooth transition from shift to shift
Communicate with the Operations Manager on any operational problems or issues
Provide accurate daily shift summary reports to the Operations Managers and other affected parties
Report any equipment issues to the maintenance team
Learn, implement, teach, and execute the S7 Delivery System
Communicate with PSS to understand their needs for the shift and ensure that the needs of the customer are executed
Other duties as constituted