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. The Operations Manager holds a key leadership position with Savage. You will partner with the customer in solving their most difficult challenges by creating innovative solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. These partnerships allow Savage to continue to grow, doubling in size every five to seven years. Personal growth plus company growth equals never-ending opportunities. The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing all duties and tasks (safety, maintenance, logistics, finances, etc.) necessary to lead site operations personnel and work activities associated with safely operating tractor-trailers to handle the loading, unloading, and delivery procedures necessary to transport petroleum coke from a local refinery to area customers. This operation is located in Melvindale, MI (Detroit area). 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 Here is what you will be doing: Maintain customer service relationships Develop and implement business plans and budgets, including annual budget Forecast maintenance expenditures on assets and equipment Hire and train new and current staff Understand financial aspects of the Savage System (Budget, Projections, Dailies, & Variances) Understand and implement the Savage Safety Program Provide leadership to each employee by teaching and training them in the following areas: Communication (good interpersonal skills) Team Building and Employee Training Creative solutions driven to keep employee turnover low A positive leader with the ability to be proactive in problem solving, making decisions, organizing and directing people, and utilizing coaching techniques for improving behaviors Aptitude and proficiency with computer operations Organized and able to handle several projects at a time Safety and Environmental Compliance Compliance with Operational Processes and Procedures Maintenance Planning and Completion Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors Requirements of a successful Operations Manager: Minimum of 2 years of college education preferred 6 – 8 years’ DOT experience including truck driving/truck maintenance/tanker trailer experience Refinery or other related industry experience Experience with leading a diverse group of people Qualified candidates must be able to pass an extensive background check, MVR, Pre-Employment Drug Screen, and Physical Class A CDL is a plus Here are some of the physical requirements for this role: This position is required to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions Must be able to climb steps and ladders Should have the ability to use basic hand tools Can carry at least fifty (50) pounds Additional Information: Savage has been designated as a Military Friendly Employer . Savage has been recognized as a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association. Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. J-18808-Ljbffr