Job Information
Savage General Manager in Melvindale, Michigan
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 an innovative supply-chain solutions company. We are the leading provider of fully integrated systems, designed and operated to solve unique logistics and materials management challenges for industrial companies throughout North America. Each of us at Savage is committed to integrity and delivering reliable, sustainable services in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. We expect our people to be progressive, relentlessly seeking improvement, and experiencing opportunities for personal growth by working for a world-class organization and leader in the industry.
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
A culture that appreciates Team Members
Opportunity for growth
Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and Paid holidays
Profit Sharing
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible.
Major Purpose:
The General Manager (TL) leads a team of highly skilled and motivated managers to provide safe and reliable solutions to our customers and to do so with integrity and a focus on safety. This includes managing equipment, processes, financials, and leading people.
Job Duties:
Supporting operations, growing the business, and keeping Team Members engaged.
Needs to be a resource to the Unit Team and Operations
Understand Terminal’s unique needs and the relationship between Savage and customers
Perform one-on-one interviews to teach and train on Savage strategy, culture, and systems.
Perform regional observations to ensure managers regularly inspect safety, cleanliness, and equipment.
Demonstrate a commitment to “zero occurrences” by effectively leading the safety, health, and environmental efforts at the operation
Participate in the development of the Unit strategy
Creating strong teams in the operation that look for improvements and ways to better serve our customers
Understand financial aspect of the Savage System (Budget, Projections, Dailies, and Variances)
Ensures operations meet all safety and quality performance standards
Provides training and leadership in the safety, quality, and maintenance aspects of the Unit
Responsibilities are not all inclusive and may change based on the needs of the company.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Able to communicate clearly and positively with managers and team members.
A high level of integrity that exemplifies unwavering honesty, trustworthiness and fairness.
Able to compile, analyze, and draw insights from large amounts of data.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and distribution of goods.
Able to hire, train, and manage the performance of team members.
Able to prioritize, plan, and carry critical projects to completion.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. (A minimum of 5 years managing a team or department may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Physically able to climb up and down railcars/ladders safely
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Willing to work with liquid hazardous materials
Can carry at least fifty (50) pounds independently
In good physical condition (able to walk one (1) to two (2) miles per shift)
Ability to travel to various sites across the organization (60% to 70% travel time)
Additional Information:
The complete job description is available upon request
Savage has been designated as a Military Friendly Employer (https://www.savageservices.com/news/savage-recognized-as-military-friendly-employer-for-fourth-consecutive-year/) .
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.
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For more information or questions about opportunities at Savage, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (talentacquisition@savageservices.com) .
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Job Family Team Leader
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