Operations Manager

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.

Savage is currently hiring an Operations Manager in Hayden, CO.

This role will be responsible for leading a Team in safely planning, operating, and maintaining our Coal Handling Facility. You will also ensure Customer and Company-owned materials are received, handled, and reclaimed safely and efficiently.

Pay Range $85,000.00 to 120,000.00 per year

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) with company match, profit sharing, paid sick leave, paid breaks, and opportunity for future growth.

A culture of safety

What you’ll be doing:

Possesses experience and knowledge of coal handling and/or terminal operations, bulk commodity handling, rail and conveying, equipment maintenance, and logistics

Execute and teach the S7 Delivery System to ensure safe, consistent service to our Customers

Ability to build strong relationships with Customers, understand their contracts, and rate structures

Desire to promote a safety culture within the Team that reflects a value and attitude that all Team Members are committed to safety, and work safely, even if no one is there to watch

Has the capability to develop and execute a business plan, including budgeting, projecting, variance analysis, and cost management

A positive leader who is proactive in problem solving, decision making, organizing, and directing Team Members, and able to utilize coaching techniques to keep retention high

Hands-on leadership that demonstrates professionalism and superior customer service

Create an environment where Team Members are committed to professionalism and cleanliness

What you need to be successful:

Previous managerial experience of 10+ Team Members

Bachelor’s degree with engineering/technical emphasis preferred

5+ years of industrial operations and maintenance experience in the materials handling, marine, rail, or similar industries.

Experience developing/implementing a proactive maintenance strategy for an industrial facility, including Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) competency

Project management experience ($500K+)

Hands-on, hardworking self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Must have strong leadership skills to ensure Team Members are safe, efficient, and act with integrity and professionalism

Experience in rail safety, procedures, switching, and track maintenance is preferred but not required

Must be able to work outdoors in various climates at times in excess of 12 hours, day or night shift, and during emergency situations

#IND1

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

Colorado:

Applications are open only to those with the qualifications listed, and we will screen or decline candidates based on those qualifications. You may view available jobs at and apply using the online job posting.

Eligible full-time Colorado Team Members may participate in the Savage 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; and a 401(k) plan with match. Part-time Team Members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked. Our benefits package may change from time to time.

Job Details

Job Family Team Leader

Pay Type Salary

Hiring Min Rate 85,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 120,000 USD