Operations Manager

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

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