Operatios Manager

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 insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Career development and advancement opportunities
Life 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 operations
Track Maintenance

Provide "Worry-free Consistency" service to the customers on every shift every day
Learn, implement, teach, and execute the S7 Operating System
Ability 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 shift
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
Innovative solutions driven to keep Team Member turnover low
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors
Work with administrative systems to support the operation to meet deadlines
Set an example of professionalism and customer service
Hands-on leadership with operational and technical skills to ensure that "best practices" are being utilized
Create an environment where people are committed to professionalism and cleanliness
Create an environment for team building with emphasis on individual development and growth

Requirements to be successful:

Hands-on, hard-working, self-starter
In-depth knowledge of locomotive operations is a plus
Ability to multi-task
Hire right, train right, and treat right all team members
Must have leadership skills to ensure Team Members follow procedures at all times, even when no one is watching
Work independently with minimal supervision
Work with and perform basic computer operations (spreadsheet, word processor, and email operations), and general office organization
Good written and oral skills with an ability to communicate with co-workers, customers, and other company personnel
Dynamic personality to lead employees and put safety first
Hands-on experience in railcar switching and/or track maintenance preferred but not required
Knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements
Desire and willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

College degree preferred
3+ years of management experience
5+ years of railcar switching and loading experience preferred

Some physical requirements and working conditions:

This position requires working outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions
Must 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 time
Should have the ability to use basic hand tools

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