Location: Beaumont,TX, USA
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.Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply.These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:Opportunities for GrowthPaid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)Profit SharingExcellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with matchWe provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)Here is what you will be doing:Actively supervise and instruct in all activities in railcar washing, switching, and loading areas including:Detailed inspection of railcars before loading to ensure cars are in good orderSafe switching and indexing of railcars within structuresAccurate loading of correct products as documented in Customer systems and in communication with Customer operators in plantAccurate sampling of products in correlation with loadsReconciliation and tracking of all activitiesUse loading management software to ensure that all railcars that enter, exit, or load within the process area are accurately documentedOversee safe execution of rail movements and switch lists based on day-to-day needs and changesProactively predict logistics difficulties, use problem solving skills to actively prevent logistics difficulties before they happenFrequently communicate with Customer plant operators to ensure paring of loading activities with plant productionDrive over all quality control and product control between two Customer partnersActively foresee and manage needs for the correct volume, type, and owner of railcars to meet production needs which will change from day to dayDrive front-line walk downs of work areas and loading superstructure to complete tier-1 maintenance checksRespond to active reporting needs from the Customer and Savage Logistics or Operations ManagersWill need to accurately and professionally hand off logistics tasks surrounding shift changesTo lead the Operation Clean Sweep and 5S efforts at facilityRequirements of a successful Operations Supervisor:Detailed understanding of the needs of rail movements and mechanical reliability in order to provide a continual stream of cars to the loading areaSafety leader in areas with heavy equipment, moving railcars, and 8-10 Team Members working per shiftSupervise and instruct Team Members who may be performing separate tasks at onceCommunicate detailed instructions and patiently repeat instructions in order for them to be performed correctlyWork a rotating shift, 24-hour day-time schedule. This will result in holidays and weekends being on rotation as well as rotations on night shiftAble to work with limited supervision – can accurately and efficiently keep railcar washing and loading activities progressing with limited input from Operations ManagerDemonstrates a sense of ownership for responsibilities, understands the correct execution of their tasks have implications for the entire teamCan proactively identify problem areas with customers and work with manager to develop a resolutionWhat we need from you:3-5 Years' experience in a rail switching operations minimumExperience with in-plant or bulk plastics rail activities strongly preferredA background taking on additional or progressive responsibilitiesHigh school graduate or GED equivalent requiredUnderstand and apply SHAP's safety processActive role in S7 implementationHere are some of the physical requirements for this role:Work will be primarily outdoors and exposed to the elementsOffice environment located in an industrial plantMust be able to sit for prolonged periods of timesTravel long distances, on occasion, for additional training or supportAdditional Information:A complete job description is available upon requestSavage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplaceCalifornia Residents Job Application Privacy Notice DetailsJob Family Player CoachPay Type Salary