With more than 77 years of experience in hundreds of locations across North America and internationally, Savage is a trusted partner for safely moving and managing mission-critical materials with worry-free consistency while creating value for our Customers. Savage specializes in rail, truck, and marine transportation, logistics, materials handling, and other industrial and environmental services. We Hire Right, Train Right, and Treat Right, and strive to provide our Team Members with opportunities to do things they never dreamed possible.

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

　　An appreciative culture that values our Team Members

　　Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and Paid holidays

　　Profit Sharing

　　Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)

　　A commitment to supporting our Team Members in achieving goals they never thought possible

　　The Program Administrator - Operational Excellence is responsible for leading, coordinating, and supporting projects and programs that further our goal of operational excellence. You will lead several cross-functional committees so developing an internal network will be critical in this role. As an Operational Excellence Specialist, you will be a problem solver and strategic thinker helping our operating teams in serving our customers.

　　What you'll be doing

　　Lead/guide the development/implementation/continuous improvement of operational programs and their implementation (S7 and Excellence Councils)

　　Provide guidance to deploy LEAN, 5S thinking, and other operational improvement practices

　　Ensure programs are aligned with strategic and tactical operational objectives

　　Drive the creation/implementation/maintenance of tools to support programs

　　Translate vision/strategy into practical program components that are meaningful

　　Functional system owner of S7i software

　　Liaison between IT and operators for system (S7i, etc.) enhancements, reporting, etc.

　　Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy company-wide processes and programs

　　Work seamlessly with all levels and areas of the company to further program objectives

　　Cross-train and actively participate in other assigned projects among the team

　　What the successful candidate needs to have:

　　Bachelor's Degree - preferably in Business, Engineering or related field

　　Able to complete assigned tasks with minimal direction

　　Attention to detail and accuracy

　　Strong meeting facilitation, communication, and presentation skills

　　Build relationships across all company areas, levels, and cultures

　　Excellent computer skills (MS Office suite including Word, Excel, Projects, and PowerPoint)

　　Possess strong planning skills and ability to prioritize tasks

　　Additional Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

　　For safety reasons, must be able to communicate effectively in English

　　Travel is estimated at 15-30%

　　Sit for extended periods of time

　　Lift and move up to 10 pounds

　　Communicate information and ideas so others will understand

　　Safely walk, climb ladders, etc. typically found in industrial settings

　　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 ([email protected]) .