Transloading Terminal Manager

Road & Rail Services•Knoxville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Terminal Manager to lead our transloading operation in Knoxville, Tennessee. This opportunity is designed for a manager who is comfortable being visible in the operation, developing employees, solving problems, and taking responsibility for the overall performance of the terminal. This is not a desk-only management position. You will spend time in the field alongside your team, monitoring daily activity and ensuring employees have the training, equipment, and direction needed to work safely and efficiently. The terminal handles the transfer of commodities between railcars and trucks, which may include ethanol, plastic pellets, food-grade materials, and other products. A strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance, customer service, and operational consistency is essential.

Requirements

At least two years of management or supervisory experience, preferably with responsibility for operating expenses, budgets, productivity, or P&L results.
Lead employees while holding the team accountable for performance and safety
Communicate effectively with employees, customers, and company leadership
Make sound decisions in a fast-moving operational environment
Organize multiple priorities without losing attention to detail
Work both independently and as part of a larger operations team
Perform work outdoors in changing weather conditions
Safely climb railcars, use stairs and ladders, and navigate an industrial terminal environment
Assist with physical or operational duties when necessary

Nice To Haves

Experience in transloading, rail operations, transportation, logistics, chemical handling, manufacturing, warehousing, terminal operations, or another industrial environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate daily transloading and terminal activities
Lead, train, coach, schedule, and develop terminal employees
Conduct safety meetings and reinforce safe work practices
Ensure products are transferred safely and according to established procedures
Monitor productivity, labor utilization, operating expenses, and overall terminal performance
Help manage budgets and support established P&L objectives
Maintain accurate operational, safety, training, and customer documentation
Communicate with customers and address service or operational concerns
Identify operational problems and implement practical solutions
Ensure equipment, work areas, and terminal grounds are maintained appropriately
Support compliance with applicable company, customer, OSHA, EPA, FRA, and DOT requirements
Work outdoors and assist employees with operational responsibilities when circumstances require it