Terminal Manager - Converse Terminal
About The Position
The Terminal Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a wholesale fuel terminal handling fuel, lubricants, and chemical products. The role oversees tank farm operations, telemetry systems, fleet coordination, driver management, customer service performance, workforce management, incident response, and maintenance coordination. The manager ensures on-time product delivery and operational excellence in alignment with regional leadership and company policies. The position reports to the Regional Manager and directly supervises drivers and terminal staff. Work takes place in a combination of office and outdoor terminal environments. The role may involve exposure to petroleum products, industrial conditions, noise, weather, and other terminal hazards, and requires travel to company, customer, and terminal locations as business needs require. The manager must be available for extended hours, on-call assignments, and responses to operational needs, and must be physically able to safely inspect terminal grounds, tanks, vehicles, and facility areas.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 3–5+ years of experience in fuel distribution, terminal operations, or logistics management.
- Strong knowledge of fuel, lubricants, and chemical handling procedures.
- Experience managing drivers, scheduling, and fleet operations.
- Familiarity with telemetry systems and fleet tracking software, such as Samsara.
- Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and EPA safety and regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Operational efficiency and attention to detail.
- Leadership and team development skills.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Customer service orientation.
- Crisis management and decision-making skills.
- Technology proficiency with fleet systems, scheduling tools, and telemetry platforms.
- Availability for extended hours, on-call assignments, and responses to operational needs.
- Ability to safely inspect terminal grounds, tanks, vehicles, and facility areas.
- Ability to travel to company, customer, and terminal locations as business needs require.
Nice To Haves
- College degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily terminal operations, including handling and storage of fuel, lubricant, and chemical products.
- Manage tank sets, monitor inventory levels, and ensure accurate telemetry system functionality.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements.
- Maintain the operational readiness and efficiency of terminal infrastructure.
- Develop and manage driver and employee schedules to optimize delivery performance and labor utilization.
- Monitor load boards to track on-time deliveries and identify missed or delayed shipments.
- Serve as the primary communication link between drivers and management, providing real-time direction, updates, and issue resolution.
- Review Samsara notifications, address fleet maintenance needs, and ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Promote customer satisfaction through proactive communication and resolution of delivery exceptions, delays, and service concerns.
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams to maintain service reliability.
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture within the terminal and driver team.
- Lead incident reporting, documentation, and follow-up investigations.
- Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and company-specific standards.
- Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management for drivers and terminal staff.
- Identify and act on coaching opportunities to improve safety, performance, and customer service.
- Foster a positive and accountable work environment.
- Coordinate with the Regional Manager and Human Resources to identify staffing needs.
- Lead interviewing and candidate selection, and oversee onboarding and comprehensive training for new employees.
- Ensure ongoing employee development and certification compliance.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards across terminal properties and conduct regular cleanliness, organization, and safety inspections.
- Submit and track real estate and maintenance requests for facility repairs and improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
