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Savage Operations Manager in Lake City, Florida
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 looking for an experienced Operations Manager who will lead a specialized team in the planning, organization, and management of our Lake City terminal. As an Operations Manager at Savage, you will manage your operation as your own business encompassed by our operating framework, S7 Delivery System. You will be working alongside your team and customers building a strong networking culture where Team Members become more efficient, creative, and better at problem-solving.
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
Opportunities for Growth
Annual Bonus & Profit Sharing
We provide Uniforms & and PPE (laundering included)
$150/year steel toe boot allowance annually
Working in the field/leadership role
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
Position Summary:
The successful candidate must be team-oriented, have strong interpersonal skills, and have a passion for detail to ensure the handling of logistics supplies in our customer’s facility.
Here is what you will be doing:
Set an example of high integrity and fair treatment of others
Demonstrate a commitment to “zero occurrences” by effectively leading the safety, health, and environmental efforts at the operation
Effective utilization of the “Safety Specialist” program as a tool for accomplishing the safety goals of the operation and for developing future leadership
Development of a business plan and execution of the plan including budgeting, projecting, and cost management
Build and maintain strong customer relationships
Leadership with the ability to solve problems and make decisions both individually and in a team environment
Understand maintenance of equipment and maintenance management
Responsibilities are not all-inclusive and may change based on the needs of the company
Requirements of a successful Operations Manager:
Engineer degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Ability to lead a team in an industrial setting, effectively balancing customer, company and employee needs
Understands and is committed to the growth and development of co-workers
Ability to delegate and/or involve others where appropriate
Ability to effectively communicate on several different levels (Customers, Employees, and other Managers)
Will motivate and persuade employees to follow his/her example in the areas of safety, health, and the environment
Ability to interact and work effectively with vendors, always maintaining a high level of integrity.
Must have contract understanding and execution
Possess effective communication skills with customers, team members, and business associates, treating all with professionalism and care.
Must be hands on, hardworking-self-starter, with mechanical and technical aptitude
Manage and maintain customer relationships
Manage hiring, training, leadership, and team building of operation
Manage safety & environmental issues, professionalism & cleanliness of operation
Planning & and productivity (effective utilization of people and equipment)
Oversee maintenance of equipment and facilities; project management
Responsible for profit and loss, budgeting, planning, and projecting
Must understand and commit to the Savage Safety Specialist Program
Must understand and commit to the Savage System
Ability to multi-task in any or all of these areas
Ability to travel on occasion
Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:
The person should be in good physical condition.
Some of the work will be outdoors working alongside field personnel, climbing stairs, ladders, and on and off material handling equipment
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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