Manager, Rail Operations Job Listing at Savage in El Dorado, KS (Job ID 34146)

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.

Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply. 

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

• Pay Range $75k - 85k per year (DOE)
• A culture that appreciates our Team Members
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”) & Paid holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k)

Here is what you will be doing: 

• Daily communication with customers and railroads on scheduling and other issues to ensure a smooth and safe operation
• Participate in budget preparation, management of financial information
• Possesses experience and knowledge with;
• Locomotive In-Plant Switching Operations
• SIT Yard Switching Operations
• Steaming, unloading and loading of railcars
• Minor railcar Maintenance
• Minor track Maintenance
• Provide "Worry-Free" service to the customer on every shift every day.
• Build strong relationships with customer contacts
• Red and understand the customer contract and rate structure
• Learn, implement, teach, and execute the S7 Operating System
• Promote a safety culture where each employee 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
• Delegate and utilize time management
• Develop and execute a business plan (including budgeting, projecting, variance analysis, and cost management)
• Be proactive in problem solving, making decisions, organizing and directing people, and utilizing coaching techniques for improving behaviors
• Innovative solutions driven to keep employee turnover in balance
• Work with administrative systems to support operation to meet deadlines
• Set an example of professionalism and create an environment where people are committed to professionalism and cleanliness

Requirements of a successful Operations Manager:

• College degree preferred
• Read, write and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructions
• 2+ years management experience
• 2+ years of railcar switching and loading experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• This position is required to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions
• Lift and carry at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Climb steps and ladders
• Walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
• Use basic hand tools
  

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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