Operations Manager Job Listing at Savage in Hammond, IN (Job ID 27919)

Description

Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.

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

• Opportunities for Growth
• Annual Bonus & Profit Sharing 
• 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

Here is what you will be doing:

• Ensure rail cars are loaded and unloaded in accordance with customer and FRA requirements
• Hands on leadership with operational and technical skills to ensure that "best practices" are being utilized in an environment where people are committed to professionalism and cleanliness
• Develop and execute a business plan (including budgeting, projecting, variance analysis, and cost management)
• Promote a safety culture where each team member has the value and attitude that unsafe behaviors and conditions will not happen on their shift
• Maintain equipment and facility
• Committed to teaching and promoting personal responsibility for identifying and performing safe behaviors, conditions, and environmental responsibility
• A positive leader with the ability to be proactive in problem solving, making decisions, organizing and directing people, and utilizing coaching techniques for improving behaviors

Requirements of a successful Operations Manager:

• 2+ years management experience
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in railcar loading and unloading preferred
• Maintenance experience a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate in English 
• Dynamic personality to lead team members and put safety first
• Ability to travel
• College degree preferred
• Valid Drivers License

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• This position is required to work outdoors daily in various elements of weather  
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Must be able to climb steps and ladders
• Must have the ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
• Should have the ability to use basic hand tools

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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