Supervisor, Operations - Material Handling

The primary responsibility of the Operations Supervisor will be to perform duties throughout the coke handling system in the areas of the Delayed Coker Unit, bridge crane, and conveyor systems. Primary responsibilities include performing daily rounds, monitoring employee status and performance, conducting audits, communicating with the customer on daily events, attending meetings, maintaining documentation, enforcing safety rules and regulations, and assisting the Operations Manager with daily operation of the facility. This operation is located within the Texas City Valero Refinery. 

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Team Members follow proper safety rules and operating procedures and facilitate corrective action, as needed
• Practice Valero’s Life Saving Rules
• Extensive knowledge of coke cutting equipment and conveyor operating techniques
• Daily audits mechanical equipment
• Issuing work orders to ensure mechanical equipment is properly maintained
• Understanding, implementing, and enforcing all associated procedures
• Effective communication with all parties involved via radio or any other means of communication including the Customer
• Working with maintenance to assist with jobs in which additional manpower is needed
• Keeping safety as the first and foremost important task of every shift
• Knowledge and initial coordination of the Emergency Action Plan
• Competent use and enforcement of all required PPE up to and including breathing air
• Responding to any unsafe or out of place event or condition immediately
• Completing and filing all necessary documentation as required including JSA's, permits, log entries, safety meetings, audit sheets, daily check sheets, etc.
• Working in a manner that is expected from both Savage and the Customer
• Ensure the Team Members are working to meet Customer schedules
• Supervise daily operations and work force
• Delegate the removal of trash and debris from all areas of responsibility including structures, offices, restrooms, break rooms, vehicles, etc.
• Assist with training of Team Members
• Conduct and document frequent safety and toolbox meetings
• Assist the Operations Manager with facility issues, Team Member coaching and disciplinary actions
• Maintain company objectives and expectations in the absence of the Operations Manager or other Savage Leadership
• Work closely with The Customer Operations to keep production levels at target, systems maintained, and communication lines open
• Maintain 100% compliance with the requirements of the SH&E focus areas of the S7 delivery system
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in bulk materials, conveyor systems, and heavy equipment
• Experience interacting with an hourly, salary and customer-based workforce
• 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 driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers
• Experience with OSHA guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
• Excellent organizational skills
• Efficient with standard office software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP)
• Must be able to multi-task and set priorities
• Must be available for duty after hours as required
• Must be willing to carry a company phone
• Must be willing to work holidays and weekends
• Ability to manage confidential issues
• Valid TWIC Card Required
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen
• Must be able to meet customer requirements for site entry via criminal background screening

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma required  
• 3 to 5 years of Supervisory experience 

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position:

• Work in an environment containing petcoke dust, noise, confined spaces, and in hot or cold environments
• Work at heights, climbing stairs, and climbing ladders
• Walk on uneven ground and up to 3 miles per shift
• Must have ability to wear required PPE
• Must be able to pass Valero Site Specific Physical
• Must be able to pass a fit test and pulmonary function test for the purposes of wearing a respirator and recertify annually or as needed
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently

With more than 70 years’ experience in hundreds of locations across North America and internationally, Savage is a trusted partner for safely moving and managing mission-critical materials with worry-free consistency while creating value for our Customers. Savage specializes in rail, truck and marine transportation, logistics, materials handling and other industrial and environmental services. We Hire Right, Train Right and Treat Right, and strive to provide our Team Members with opportunities to do things they never dreamed possible.

Savage offers competitive benefits that include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, a retirement plan, paid time off and opportunities for growth.

Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace.

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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• 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; PTO and a 401(k) plan with match.
• Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, PTO, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.
• Our benefit packages may change from time to time.