Operations Manager Cheyenne, WY

Major Purpose: 
 Responsible for leading a specialized team in planning, organizing and managing one of our rail operations, ensuring railcar switching and spotting is performed in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner. 

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 brakes, and opportunity for future growth.
• A culture of safety

Job Duties: 

• 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.
• Ability to build strong relationships with customer contacts
• Ability to understand the customer contract and rate structure
• Learn, implement, teach, and execute the S7 Operating System
• Ability to 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
• Ability to delegate and utilize time management
• Ability to develop and execute a business plan (including budgeting, projecting, variance analysis, and cost management)
• Ability to 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
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors
• 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
• Hands on leadership with operational and technical skills to ensure that "best practices" are being utilized
• Create an environment for team building with emphasis on individual development and growth
• Hands on, hard-working, self-starter
• In-depth knowledge of locomotive operations is a plus
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to hire right, train right, and treat right all team members
• Must have leadership skills to ensure team members follow procedures at all times even when no one is watching
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work with and perform basic computer operations (spreadsheet, word processor, and email operations), and general office organization
• Good written and oral skills with an ability to communicate with co-workers, customers, and other company personnel
• Hands-on experience in railcar switching and/or track maintenance highly preferred
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements
• Desire and willingness to learn

Education/Experience:

• College degree preferred
• 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
• Must be able to work outdoors in various climates for up to 12 hours
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Must be able to climb steps and ladders
• Must have the ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
• Should have the ability to use basic hand tools

Additional Information:
Savage has been designated as a 2022 Military Friendly Employer.
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace.
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For more information or questions about opportunities at Savage, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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