Supervisor, Operations - Industrial Rail

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

We provide Uniforms and PPE (laundering included)
$150/year Steel Toe Boot Allowance
Paid Holidays
Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, and 401 (k) with match

Major Purpose:
Shift Supervisors lead the operating efforts of the rail, coke, and transloading work performed for the Cenovus refinery by organizing and ensuring work is completed in a safe and efficient manner
What you’ll be doing:

Lead in Safety by setting an example, ensure procedures are followed, conduct training, praise safe behavior and correct unsafe acts, build a culture of safety, and take an active role in the daily safety briefing
Work with the individual team members on their specific needs, make sure they are treated right and provide them with opportunities for growth through cross-training
Be a presence in the field. Work alongside team members as they perform their work, balancing time between in-field and office work
Participate in team member professional growth activities such as hiring, coaching, disciplinary processes, and one-on-ones
Assure crews are on time and prepared to work
Serve as incident commander during emergencies in the absence of the Operations Manager
Understand the unique needs of each operating unit, on the loading and rail side of the business, and see that the customer’s expectations are met
Plan and organize the crew so they can be productive, and the needs of the customers can be met
Partner with the Shift Supervisors on opposite shifts to ensure a smooth transition from shift to shift
Communicate with the Operations Manager on any operational problems or issues
Provide accurate daily shift summary reports to the Operations Managers and other affected parties
Report any equipment issues to the maintenance team
Learn, implement, teach, and execute the S7 Delivery System
Communicate with PSS to understand their needs for the shift and ensure that the needs of the customer are executed
Other duties as constituted

Requirements to be successful in this position:

Subject matter expert in one or more areas of the operation
Ability to perform basic maintenance
Basic computer skills
Can work independently with minimal supervision
Positive attitude and a good team member
Must pass a pre-employment physical, reference checks, drug screen, motor-vehicle report, and criminal background check
Must be able to attend and pass all tests associated with job-related coursework. This includes, but it not limited to: OSHA, HazMat, and FRA related courses
Able to reliably fulfill a set rotational schedule (days, nights, 24/7/365).

Strong leadership skills and attributes
Passion for safety, including the ability to motivate, inspire, and coach others, to maximize safe behaviors
Prioritize an extensive task list that changes on a regular basis
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with team members and customer

Education/Experience:

3 to 5 years of operating in an industrial environment
Current Safety Specialist
Minimum 1 year of direct supervisory experience
A high school diploma, or equivalent
Current/valid driver's license

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions: extreme wind, rain, snow, cold, heat, etc.
Comfortable with heights
Able to pass a respirator fit test. May be asked to work under supplied air
Crawl under rail cars and work in tight spaces
Walk 5+ miles per day on uneven terrain, etc.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Splits time between office and field environment. Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time