Grow Your Career with Savage! Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. To Apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button above and complete the application. 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 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 + We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included) 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 + Oversee dispatch + Understand financial aspect of the Savage System (Budget, Projections, Dailies, & Variances) + Understand and implements the Savage Safety Program + “Hands-on”, hard-working, self-starting Manager, having working knowledge of the transportation industry + Able to interact with all levels of management, co-workers, customers and other company personnel + 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 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 requires working 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: + A complete job description is available upon request + Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace + California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice (https://savageco.com/careers/california-residents-job-applicant-privacy-notice/) + You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting. + Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with match. + Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked. + Our benefit packages may change from time to time. Job Details Job Family L3 Pay Type Salary