Terminal Leader

MLC•Kansas City, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Terminal Leader is responsible for all activities at the Kansas City, Kansas, terminal including safety, managing employee performance, schedules, coordination with sales department, employee development, adherence to regulations, recordkeeping, equipment utilization, establishing and managing the terminal budget, and maintenance and general upkeep of the facility.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. College education preferred.
Experience: At least four years of supervisory experience in an industrial terminal environment required. Prior experience working with railroads and railcars also required.
Certifications: Safety Training as required once on the job.
Knowledge: Working knowledge of railyard operations.
Skills: Computer skills, developing and mentoring direct reports, and being able to work under pressure required.
Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, plan and prioritize work, and operate equipment required. Ability to interact effectively in a positive and constructive manner with employees and customers required.
Behaviors: Team player, desire to lead team towards one common goal.

Responsibilities

Oversees and administers transload operations for the site.
Performs daily safety inspections; Conducts and documents regular safety meetings.
Successfully utilizes equipment and labor to accomplish goals and maintain favorable budget.
Establishes transload schedule according to customer priorities.
Coordinates with customers to ensure all materials are delivered within specifications and on time. Coordinates with drivers to confirm order requirements..
Assists in unloading material from rail cars and loads trucks at the terminal.
Switches and moves rail cars in the yard. Monitors and confirms railcar pipelines.
Oversees all maintenance of property including daily checks of preventative maintenance.
Assists in operating and maintaining all equipment.
Prepares reports and complies with all recordkeeping requirements. Completes required training. Creates budget in coordination with Leader and maintains expenditures to ensure adhrence; Reviews monthly budget variances with the Leader. Orders supplies for terminal.
Approves and submits labor hours for payroll processing. Monitors attendance and manages performance of all employees. Reports accidents, completes documentation and submit to Safety department in a timely manner.
Performs other responsibilities as needed or assigned.