| Location | Toledo, OH |
Savage is looking for an Operations Manager to lead a specialized team in planning, organizing, and managing one of our rail operations in Toledo, OH, ensuring railcar switching and logistics services are performed safely, in an environmentally friendly manner, and efficiently.
Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!
The Basics:Location: Toledo, OH
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
Medical, dental, and vision insuranceShort-term and long-term disability coverageRetirement savings planPaid time offCareer development and advancement opportunitiesLife insurance coverage
What you'll be doing:
Participate in budget preparation, management of profit and loss, and daily communication with customers and railroads on scheduling and other issues to ensure a smooth and safe operation.Possesses experience and knowledge with;
Locomotive in plant-switching operationsTrack Maintenance
Provide "Worry-free Consistency" service to the customers on every shift every dayLearn, implement, teach, and execute the S7 Operating SystemAbility to build strong relationships with the customer, understand the customer contract and rate structure, delegate and utilize time management well, 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 shiftCommitted to teaching and promoting personal responsibility for identifying and performing safe behaviors, conditions, and environmental responsibilityA positive leader with the ability to be proactive in problem solving, making decisions, organizing and directing people, and utilizing coaching techniques for improving behaviorsInnovative solutions driven to keep Team Member turnover lowBuild and maintain strong relationships with vendorsWork with administrative systems to support the operation to meet deadlinesSet an example of professionalism and customer serviceHands-on leadership with operational and technical skills to ensure that "best practices" are being utilizedCreate an environment where people are committed to professionalism and cleanlinessCreate an environment for team building with emphasis on individual development and growth
Requirements to be successful:
Hands-on, hard-working, self-starterIn-depth knowledge of locomotive operations is a plusAbility to multi-taskHire right, train right, and treat right all team membersMust have leadership skills to ensure Team Members follow procedures at all times, even when no one is watchingWork independently with minimal supervisionWork with and perform basic computer operations (spreadsheet, word processor, and email operations), and general office organizationGood written and oral skills with an ability to communicate with co-workers, customers, and other company personnelDynamic personality to lead employees and put safety firstHands-on experience in railcar switching and/or track maintenance preferred but not requiredKnowledge of local, state, and federal requirementsDesire and willingness to learn
Preferred Qualifications:
College degree preferred3+ years of management experience5+ years of railcar switching and loading experience preferred
Some physical requirements and working conditions:
This position requires working outdoors in all kinds of weather conditionsMust be able to work outdoors in various climates for up to 12 hours, lift and carry at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis, climb steps and ladders, work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of timeShould have the ability to use basic hand tools
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