Rail Assistant Operations Manager

The successful Assistant Manager candidate will provide leadership that ensures worry free service to the customer, a safe work environment and culture for team members. 

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

• Opportunities for Growth
• Annual bonus
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing and 401(k) with match
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included) 

Here is what you will be doing

• Developing operation team to own and maintain existing service expectations; with the ability to anticipate and adjust when changes dictates to continue providing “Worry Free” service
• Assist in developing and maintaining a positive & productive culture amongst all team members in the Green River Operations
• Assist operational leadership in maintaining a strong focus on safety and productivity
• Understanding of logistics, utilization of equipment & people, to meet customer service expectations
• Be a positive leader that takes a proactive approach in problem solving & directing people
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and facilities and understands maintenance of equipment and the Savage Maintenance Program
• Teach and promote personal responsibility for identifying safe behaviors, maintain clean & safe conditions, and environmental responsibility

• College degree preferred
• Hands-on experience in railcar switching and/or track maintenance
• 2+ years of leadership experience in railroad and/or industrial rail operations.  Experience with interacting and developing relationships with mainline railroads would be beneficial
• Ability to communicate effectively both in front of a group and one-on–one
• Willing and wanting to work different shifts at the Green River Operations to ensure team members are properly supported
• Ability to work with and perform basic computer operations (spreadsheet, word processor, and email operations), and general office organization.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements.
• Good written and oral skills with an ability to communicate with co-workers, customers, and other Company personnel.
• For safety reasons, must be able to read, write and understand, and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role

• Ability to work outdoors in all manner of weather and other environments
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. throughout the course of a shift
• Ability to climb up and down railcars, and up and over steps and ladders
• Ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time up to 12+ hours
• Should have the ability to use basic hand tools