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 Services is currently hiring for a Senior Operations Manager who will be responsible for the overall management, growth and development of our Intermountain Transportation businesses based in the Carbon County, UT region. Responsibilities / Job Duties: + Assigned to oversee Coal Service operation + Lead and mentor other managers and supervisors + Live and lead “Nothing Trumps Safety at Savage” + Oversee the operations and logistics, and maintain a very proactive and forward looking forecasting system for logistics planning + Manage relationships and contracts with contractors and customers + Demonstrate an "ownership" mentality + Using Savage’s S7 Operating System to manage the complete operations, logistics and business functions + Lead the effort to grow Savage’s current business by researching, identifying, and evaluating new potential opportunities + Administer services agreements between Savage and its customers + Assist efforts to identify and develop logistics / operations opportunities + Oversee development and implementation of operational business plans and budgets + Provide leadership in implementation and execution of Savage System + Understand customer's key requirements and ensure that they are met + Create an environment where people are committed to safety, professionalism and cleanliness + Develop systems to maximize the effective utilization of people and equipment + Profit and loss, budgeting, planning, projecting, variance analysis and manage key performance indicators Requirements/Qualifications: + Ability to hire, train and treat employees right + Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems + The ability to develop and build successful teams and bench strength + Ability to promote a culture where safety and environmental issues are held at a premium + Timely and effective follow-up and follow through with customer, employees and company (do what you say you're going to do) + Good written and oral skills with an ability to communicate with co-workers, customers, and other company personnel + Strong Microsoft Office skills (specifically Excel and Word) + Self-starter capable of working independently, in line with company goals, strategies and policies + Creative and strategic in approaching issues + Commercial project conceptualization and development ability + Good analytical, planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and carry critical projects to completion + Ability to read and understand financial statements + Ability to work with multiple operations and multiple tasks + Strong presentation skills both in an internal company setting and in a customer setting + Ability to lead a start-up operation Education/Experience: + 5-7 years related work experience demonstrating leadership capabilities + Ability to travel within Mountain Transportation Unit as needed + Ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following industry areas: + Logistics, operations, and/or business development + Bulk commodity transportation + Pneumatic trailer experience a plus + Terminal operations and/or business development + Possess experience in some or all of the following areas: + Management experience with responsibility for developing and executing budgets + Customer and contractor contract negotiation and administration + Business development/commercial experience + Cultivating strong business partnerships with customers, suppliers, and key contractors + Recruiting, developing, and leading a team + Identifying and implementing solutions to commercial, operating and financial problems + Requires approximately 15-20% regular travel and heavy travel cycles are common. (Principle travel inside Mountain Trucking Unit, international travel infrequent) 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/ Job Details Job Family Team Leader Pay Type Salary