Manager, Operations

Savage • Burnham, IL • 16h ago

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.

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Pay range $100K to 120K per year

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage

Annual bonus

Auto Allocation

Paid Parental Leave

PTO and Paid Holidays

We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

$150/Twice a year steel-toe boot allowance annually

Working in the field/leadership role

Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

The Operations Manager position will provide managerial oversight at the Midwest Forming Facility in Chicago, IL. Operations include Sulphur forming, plant operations, and transportation. There will be other opportunities to support the company in varying capacities at times. Occasionally the Operations Manager will be asked to contribute in ways which may include the support of existing Savage operations as well as the development of new ones. These contributions will require interaction with people from all parts the company and in different industries. Additionally, there will be periodic regional meetings that will require attendance as well as periodic company and safety meetings. Travel will be required for any or all of these activities.

Here is what you will be doing:

Operation site leader for the Savage Team Members employed at that site, an example of high integrity and fair treatment of others;

Demonstrates 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;

Oversees execution of Savage's "S7 Delivery System" including prompt resolution of deficiencies and action items.

Develops and oversees execution of the site Business Plan including budgeting, projecting and ongoing cost management;

Builds and maintains strong customer relationships at multiple levels;

Leads Team with the ability to solve problems and make decisions both individually and in a team environment

Oversight, and thorough understanding of, maintenance for fixed and mobile assets, including tracking of maintenance activities in computerized maintenance management software.

Working knowledge of material handling facilities and equipment including the associated components and maintenance thereof;

Working knowledge of computers and related hardware and common business software; knowledge of computer networks and programmable logic controllers a plus;

Above average spreadsheet and word processing skills;

Ability to write in English coherently with proper grammar and tone

Able to see the "big picture"

Understanding of heavy, industrial equipment from an operating and safety perspective;

Ability to manage projects from conception to final commissioning;

Experience with a computerized maintenance management system;

Willing to study and learn new technical skills and techniques.

Education/Experience

BS degree; Engineering or Business Management degree/certificate preferred;

Experience developing annual business plans and related budgets/staffing plans as wells reviewing, understanding and following up/responding to daily/weekly/monthly financial statements.

Team/People Skills

Ability to lead a team in an industrial setting, effectively balancing Customer, Company and Team Member needs

Understands and is committed to the growth and development of co-workers;

Ability to delegate and/or involve others where appropriate (Shared Leadership)

Ability to effectively communicate on several different levels (Customers, Team and other Managers)

Sets tone, motivates and persuades Team Members 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.

Physical Requirements

The ability to wear full PPE including a hard hat, hearing & eye protection, steel-toed shoes and physically fit to pass the necessary tests to be able to wear a respirator. Some of the work will be outdoors working alongside field personnel, climbing stairs, ladders and on/off material handling equipment.

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Additional Information:

A complete job description is available upon request

Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace

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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 Team Leader

Pay Type Salary

Hiring Min Rate 100,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 120,000 USD

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