Operations Supervisor

Operation 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.

The Operation Supervisor position will provide supervisory oversight of the Savage-El Dorado facility; however, there could be occasions when support in varying capacities throughout the company. Occasionally, the Operation Supervisor will need to contribute in ways that may include the support of existing or new Savage operations. These contributions will require interaction with people from all parts the company including members of the executive management team. Additionally, there will be periodic regional meetings that will require attendance, as well as periodic company and safety meetings. Travel may be required for any or all of these activities.

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!

Location: El Dorado, KS

Days/Hours: Mon-Fri 9 to 10 hours daily

Equipment Used: Heavy Industrial Equipment

Material Handled: Petroleum Coke

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

• 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) matching
• A culture of safety
• Opportunity to grow
• A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible

What you'll be doing:

• Assist in achieving zero occurrences.
• Provide leadership of the Savage culture and systems.
• Reside within a reasonable driving distance 50 miles of Savage-El Dorado facility.
• Provide oversight of the onsite teams.
• Provide planning and scheduling of equipment and facility maintenance activities.
• Record maintenance and operational activities using Manager +.
• Manage spare/critical parts inventory.
• Order chemical additives as needed to maintain inventory and provide continuous operation
• Provide direct customer service.
• Assist with weekly and monthly financial reporting.
• Assist in hiring, training and team building.

Requirements

• Prefer experience working in maintenance and/or Operational field.
• Supporting Objectives:
• Purchase of parts and materials.
• Support additional operations outside of El Dorado facility on limited occasions.
• Understand and commit to the Savage Safety Stewardship and/or Lead Safety Specialist program(s).

Skills and Abilities:

• Understands and commits to achieving zero occurrences.
• Proficient computer aptitude.
• Effective balancing of customer, company and team members needs.
• Understands and commits to the growth and development of co-workers.
• Capable of delegating and/or involving others where appropriate.
• Ability to communicate clearly on several different levels (with customers, team members and leaders).
• Understanding of heavy industrial equipment from an operating and safety perspective.

Team/People Skills:

• Effectively motivate others to follow his/her example in implementing the Savage Strategy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Capable of earning the respect of a diverse mix of people.
• Willing to study and learn new technical skills and techniques.

Physical/Environmental Exposures:

• Must be physically capable of walking entire facility on a regular basis.
• Willing to work long hours at times
• Willing to accept 24-hour "on-call" responsibilities.
• Willing to follow all generally-accepted safety and health practices, such as Personnel Protective Equipment.

Attributes:

• The Operation Supervisor will strive to stay in balance with the customer, team members and the company. To assist, the supervisor should possess and continually look for opportunities to refine the attributes of:
• Safety Consciousness
• Integrity
• Ability to Delegate
• Commitment
• Communication
• Positive Attitude
• Innovation

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