Supervisor Operations - Trucking

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These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage

• Opportunities for Growth
• Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing & Paid Time Off
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• Annual steel-toe boot allowance
• Working in the field/leadership role
• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

Major Purpose:
The Operations Supervisor will assist the Operations Manager in scheduling, logistics, team member development, customer engagement, and safety practices at Savage’s Texas City Transportation operation, which includes the loading, unloading, and transport of both HAZMAT Molten Sulphur loads and non-Haz Petroleum Coke loads via tractor/trailer units from local refineries to end users.

Responsibilities/Job Duties:

• Set an example of high integrity and fair treatment of others.
• Effective utilization of the Safety Specialist program as a tool for accomplishing the safety goals of the operation and for developing future leadership.
• Ensure logistics and inventory information is collected, sorted, verified, analyzed, and distributed to key customer contacts in a timely and efficient manner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries and assist with resolving concerns and discrepancies.
• Make necessary, timely adjustments to daily load schedules by managing asset availability, driver headcount, and customer needs.
• Supervise daily customer inventory levels and provide alerts to management and customers if impending problems may occur.
• Demonstrate the highest commitment to “zero occurrences” by assisting the Operations Manager in implementing and leading the Safety, Health and Environmental efforts at the operation.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and proactively identify ways to improve efficiency and service.
• Support operations leadership through all phases of the hiring process, including telephone screening, onsite interviews, documentation/paperwork, and onboarding.
• Exhibit leadership qualities with the ability to solve problems and make decisions both individually and in a team environment.
• Responsibilities are not all-inclusive and may change based on the needs of the company

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently in an industrial setting, effectively balancing customer, company, and team member needs.
• Ability to delegate and/or involve others where appropriate.
• Understands and is committed to the growth and development of team members, and provides motivation and encouragement to team members to follow his/her example in the areas of safety, health and the environment.
• Effectively communicate on several different levels and with various stakeholders (customers, team members, and other managers).
• Ability to interact and work effectively with vendors, always maintaining a high level of integrity.
• Must be a hands-on, hardworking self-starter with the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Manage, maintain, and elevate customer relationships.
• Assist with the professionalism & cleanliness of the operation through consistent use of our 5S principles/system.
• Must understand and commit to the Savage System.
• Willingness to work a rotating schedule (day shift, mid shift, night shift) and be “on call” on scheduled weekends.

Education/Experience:

• Experience in a trucking/transportation setting (Preferred).
• CDL-A license is a must (may be required to perform driving duties due to operational needs).
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• General knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the transportation industry.
• Knowledge of computers and related hardware/software.
• Willing to study and learn new technical skills and techniques.

Physical Requirements:

• The candidate should be in good physical condition. Some of the work will be outdoors, working alongside field personnel, climbing stairs, ladders, and on and off equipment.

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
• California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice
• You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
• Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit https://savageco.com/careers/benefits-information/

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $63,197 - $83,523