Supervisor, Operations - Material Handling

Grow Your Career with Savage!

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.

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

• Opportunities for growth
• $175 annual steel-toe boot allowance
• Uniforms provided with laundry service
• A culture that appreciates our Team Members
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays
• Profit Sharing

Shift Supervisors lead the operating efforts of the rail, coke, and transloading work performed for the PBF refinery by organizing and ensuring that work is completed in a safe and efficient manner.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead in Safety by setting an example, ensuring procedures are followed, conduct training, praise safe behavior and correct unsafe acts, build a culture of safety and take an active role in the daily safety briefing
• Work with the individual team members on their specific needs, make sure they are treated right and provide them with opportunities for growth through cross-training
• Be a presence in the field. Work alongside team members as they perform their work, balancing time between in-field and office work
• Participate in team member professional growth activities such as hiring, coaching, disciplinary processes, and one-on-ones
• Assure crews are on time and prepared to work
• Serve as incident commander during emergencies in the absence of the Operations Manager
• Understand the unique needs of each operating unit, on the loading, coke and rail side of the business, and see that the customer's expectations are met
• Plan and organize the crew so they can be productive and the needs of the customers can be met
• Partner with the Shift Supervisors on opposite shifts to ensure a smooth transition from shift-to-shift
• Communicate with the Operations Manager and logistics operators on any operational problems or issues
• Provide accurate daily shift summary reports to the Operations Managers and other affected parties
• Report any equipment issues to the maintenance team
• Learn, implement, teach, and execute the S7 Delivery System
• Communicate with the Refinery Shift Supervisor and Refinery Logistics Operator to understand their needs for the shift and see that the needs of the customer are executed
• Other duties as constituted

Requirements to be successful in this position:

• Subject matter expert in one or more areas of the operation
• Ability to perform basic maintenance
• Basic computer skills
• Can work independently with minimal supervision
• Positive attitude and a good team member
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, reference checks, drug screen, motor-vehicle report and criminal background check
• Must possess or qualify for a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC card)
• Must be able to attend and pass all test associated with job related coursework. This includes, but it not limited to: OSHA, HazMat and FRA related courses
• Able to reliably fulfill a set rotational schedule (days, nights, 24/7/365).
• Strong leadership skills and attributes
• Passion for safety including the ability to motivate, inspire, and coach others, to maximize safe behaviors
• Prioritize an extensive task list that changes on a regular basis
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with team members and customer

Education/Experience:

• 3 to 5 years operating in an industrial environment
• Current Lead Safety Specialist
• Minimum 1 year experience direct supervisory experience
• A high school diploma, or equivalent
• Current/valid driver license

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions: extreme wind, rain, snow, cold, heat, etc.
• Comfortable with heights
• Able to pass a respirator fit test. May be asked to work under supplied air
• Crawl under rail cars and work in tight spaces
• Walk 5+ miles per day on uneven terrain, etc.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Splits time between office and field environment. Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
• California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice
• You may view available jobs at and apply using the online job posting.
• Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; PTO and a 401(k) plan with match.
• Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, PTO, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.
• Our benefit packages may change from time to time.