Supervisor, Operations - Material Handling

Grow Your Career with Savage!

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.

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

• PTO (3 weeks), Profit Sharing, Bonus Eligible
• Opportunities for Growth
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with a match
  
  

The successful Operations Supervisor will supervise work throughout the coke handling areas of the coke pit, conveyors, and terminal operations. Their primary responsibilities include leading Team Members, performing daily rounds, monitoring operational performance, conducting audits, communicating with the customer and other contractors, attending meetings, maintaining documentation, enforcing safety rules and regulations, and assisting the Operation Manager with daily operations of the facility. 

Here Is What You Will Be Doing

• Supervise the shift crew and ensure all Team Members follow safety rules and operating procedures. The shift schedule is 12 hours (rotating days & nights)
• 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 the Operation Manager with facility issues, Team Member coaching, and disciplinary actions
• Maintain company objectives and expectations in the absence of the site manager or other supervisors
  
  

Requirements Of a Successful Operations Supervisor

• Experience in petrochemical plants or refineries
• Operations and maintenance experience in bulk material handling systems, marine terminals, and heavy mechanical equipment
• Experience servicing industrial customers and maintaining professional relationships
• Focus on details, follow work rules, and adhere to work schedules
• Maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
• Experience with Process Safety Management, OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures 
• High School Diploma required
• TWIC card
  
  

Competencies

• Able to multi-task and set priorities
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Organizational skills
• Efficient with standard office software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Set expectations and hold Team Members accountable
  
  

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• Work outside, when needed, in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps)
• Consistently bend, stoop kneel and climb on elevated surfaces
• Use basic hand tools and lift up to 50lbs without accommodations
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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.
• Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with match.
• Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.
• Our benefit packages may change from time to time.