Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we've grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We're proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

The Operations Supervisor will provide support to the Operations Manager in scheduling and logistics; team member development; customer engagement; safety program implementation, process and procedure execution; and general facility and boiler maintenance at Savage's Morenci Transload and Transportation operations. This operation includes the loading of HAZMAT Molten Sulphur loads via transload from railcar to tractor-trailer units.

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!

The Basics

• Location: Safford, AZ
• Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, Weekends and Holidays
• Equipment Used: Railcars and Tractor-Trailers
• Material Handled: Molten Sulphur

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

• A culture that appreciates our Team Members
• Uniforms and laundry service
• Paid Time Off ("PTO"), Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
• A culture of safety
• A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible

Responsibilities/Job Duties

• Set an example of high integrity and fair treatment of others.
• Effective utilization of the Safety Specialist program as a tool for accomplishing the safety goals of the operation and for developing future leadership.
• Ensure logistics and inventory information is collected, sorted, verified, analyzed, and distributed to management in a timely and efficient manner.
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for customer and driver inquiries and assist with resolving concerns and discrepancies.
• Make necessary, timely adjustments to load schedules by managing asset availability, driver headcount, and customer needs.
• Supervise inventory levels and provide alerts to management and customers if impending problems may occur.
• Safely and efficiently manage the system and equipment for the successful unloading of incoming Sulphur railcars.
• Lead the general maintenance and cleanup of the plant and equipment at our Morenci, AZ, operation.
• Perform daily inspections of boilers, railcars, tractor-trailers, and equipment to ensure safe conditions and operation.
• Work with other shift Supervisors on railcar/transfer preparation, including installing bolt-on/bolt-off fittings, making hose connections, maintaining all steam, air, and water lines, and general housekeeping of the facility.
• Work with other shift Supervisors on boiler maintenance, including soft water tests, ensuring proper chemical balances, conducting blow downs, and general maintenace on boiler systems.
• Work with team lead to conduct numerous transfers of liquid bulk chemicals from tank cars to tank trucks each day.
• Demonstrate the highest commitment to "zero occurrences" by assisting the Operations Manager and Safety Supervisor in implementing and leading the Safety, Health and Environmental efforts at the operation.
• Build and maintain strong customer and operator relationships, and proactively identify ways to improve efficiency and service.
• Support operations leadership through all phases of the hiring process, including telephone screening, onsite interviews, documentation/paperwork, and onboarding.
• Exhibit leadership qualities with the ability to solve problems and make decisions both individually and in a team environment.
• Work with other shift Supervisors in daily facility maintenance and ensuring preventative maintenance is completed on schedule.
• Responsibilities are not all-inclusive and may change based on the needs of the company.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in an industrial setting, effectively balancing customer, company and team member needs.
• Ability to delegate and/or involve others where appropriate.
• Understands and is committed to the growth and development of team members, and provides motivation and encouragement to team members to follow his/her example in the areas of safety, health and the environment.
• Effectively communicate on several different levels and with various stakeholders (customers, team members and other managers).
• Ability to interact and work effectively with vendors, always maintaining a high level of integrity.
• Must be a hands-on, hardworking self-starter, with the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Manage, maintain, and elevate customer relationships.
• Assist with the professionalism & cleanliness of the operation through consistent use of our 5S principles/system.
• Must understand and commit to the Savage System.
• Ability to multi-task in any or all of these areas.
• Must be willing to work a rotational schedule based on the needs of the operation.

Education/Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience supervising or managing crews.
• MSHA experience and exposure a plus but not required.
• Prior experience in Transload bulk hazardous materials a plus but not required.
• Experience in general maintenance or mechanic skills and repair (Preferred).
• Boiler Experience (Preferred).
• Ability to hands-on learn all aspects of the transload process.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• General knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the transportation industry.
• 4 year degree a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of computers and related hardware/software.
• Willing to study and learn new technical skills and techniques.

Physical Requirements

• The candidate should be in good physical condition. Some of the work will be outdoors working alongside field personnel, climbing stairs, ladders and on and off equipment.
• Able to work outdoors year round in all conditions, able to walk several miles per day, able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance, able to climb/stoop/crawl.
• Must be able to work on elevated surfaces.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to pass respirator fit test.

Additional Information

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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• You may view available jobs at and apply using the online job posting.
• Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit