Rail Assistant Operations Manager Job Listing at Savage in Green River, WY (Job ID 27902)

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. Our Assistant Managers come to Savage for the daily challenge, opportunities for growth, teamwork, our focus on safety, and competitive pay, but they stay because of the outstanding culture that exists here.  A culture that encourages Team Members to find a better way and enables them to “do things they never dreamed possible”.  Whether that is accomplishing new goals in your existing position or working toward the next step in your career, you'll find your path at Savage.

The successful Assistant Manager candidate will provide leadership that ensures worry free service to the customer, a safe work environment and culture for team members. 

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

• Opportunities for Growth
• Annual bonus
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing and 401(k) with match
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included) 

Here is what you will be doing

• Developing operation team to own and maintain existing service expectations; with the ability to anticipate and adjust when changes dictates to continue providing “Worry Free” service
• Assist in developing and maintaining a positive & productive culture amongst all team members in the Green River Operations
• Assist operational leadership in maintaining a strong focus on safety and productivity
• Understanding of logistics, utilization of equipment & people, to meet customer service expectations
• Be a positive leader that takes a proactive approach in problem solving & directing people
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and facilities and understands maintenance of equipment and the Savage Maintenance Program
• Teach and promote personal responsibility for identifying safe behaviors, maintain clean & safe conditions, and environmental responsibility

Requirements of a successful Operations Manager

• College degree preferred
• Hands-on experience in railcar switching and/or track maintenance
• 2+ years of leadership experience in railroad and/or industrial rail operations.  Experience with interacting and developing relationships with mainline railroads would be beneficial
• Ability to communicate effectively both in front of a group and one-on–one
• Willing and wanting to work different shifts at the Green River Operations to ensure team members are properly supported
• Ability to work with and perform basic computer operations (spreadsheet, word processor, and email operations), and general office organization.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements.
• Good written and oral skills with an ability to communicate with co-workers, customers, and other Company personnel.
• For safety reasons, must be able to read, write and understand, and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role

• Ability to work outdoors in all manner of weather and other environments
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. throughout the course of a shift
• Ability to climb up and down railcars, and up and over steps and ladders
• Ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time up to 12+ hours
• Should have the ability to use basic hand tools

Additional Information:
The complete job description is available upon request
Savage has been designated as a Military Friendly Employer.
Savage has been recognized as a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association 
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace.
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