Terminal Manager - Transloading Operations
About The Position
Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Terminal Manager to lead our Indianapolis transloading operation. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for employees, safety, customer service, productivity, and the daily movement of commodities between railcars and trucks. A significant part of this operation involves the transfer and handling of ethanol and other high-risk materials. Candidates must have previous professional experience working with hazardous/high-risk chemicals or materials in an industrial, terminal, transportation, chemical, fuel, or transloading environment. Ethanol transfer is a major function of this terminal. The Terminal Manager must understand the heightened safety requirements associated with transferring flammable materials and be comfortable overseeing employees performing ethanol transloading activities. Applicants without applicable hazardous chemical/material handling experience will not meet the minimum experience requirements for this position.
Requirements
- Previous experience handling or overseeing hazardous/high-risk chemicals or materials – REQUIRED
- Experience working around flammable materials such as ethanol, fuels, petroleum products, industrial chemicals, or similar regulated commodities
- At least 2 years of management or operational leadership experience
- Experience managing budgets, expenses, productivity, or P&L performance
- Strong understanding of industrial safety procedures and the importance of strict procedural compliance
- Experience supervising and developing employees in an industrial environment
- Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
Nice To Haves
- Ethanol transfer/transloading experience strongly desired
- Experience within chemical handling, fuel terminals, bulk liquid transfer, rail transloading, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, or terminal operations is especially relevant to this position.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily ethanol transfer and transloading operations
- Ensure hazardous materials are handled according to established safety procedures and regulatory requirements
- Lead the transfer of commodities between railcars and tanker trucks/trailers
- Supervise, train, coach, and develop terminal employees
- Ensure employees understand proper procedures for ethanol and other commodity transfers
- Maintain a strong safety culture in an environment involving flammable and potentially hazardous materials
- Monitor employee performance, staffing, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency
- Ensure required inspections, paperwork, and operational documentation are completed accurately
- Maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, FRA, DOT, company, and customer requirements
- Monitor expenses and operational performance while supporting established P&L goals
- Investigate operational or safety concerns and implement corrective actions
- Maintain strong communication with customers and company leadership
- Step into the operation and assist the team when business needs require additional support
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Safety incentive opportunities
- Company-provided PPE
- Annual steel-toe boot allowance
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
