Transload Manager

VENTURA TRANSFER COMPANY•Long Beach, CA

1d•$115 - $125•Onsite

About The Position

The Transload Manager is responsible for the oversight of all material handling terminal operations and ensuring the day-to-day safety and success of the operations team. Operations include transloading chemicals (including hazardous materials) and other liquid and dry products at different terminals in the Southwestern U.S. This position requires regular travel to all transloading terminals to ensure compliance, oversight, training, coaching and mentorship.

Requirements

Commitment to upholding and promoting the company’s core values
Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management or similar degree.
7 years’ experience managing a rail, trucking, tank farm, refinery or intermodal operation preferred.
Must have experience in a chemical, petrochemical, industrial or food grade handling operation
A thorough understanding of transportation regulations including DOT, FRA, Hazcom
Must be able to plan, coordinate, execute, and effectively communicate short-and long-term goals to upper management and staff
Must have a strong detail-oriented background and intuitively grasp data
Hazwoper certification preferred
Familiarity with Responsible Care/ISO 14001 preferred
Required leadership and management skills include the ability to motivate and influence others, focus on teamwork, and an emphasis on continuous improvement.
Must have emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal and communication skills
Must be self-motivated with good critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills.
Must be organized
Proficiency with PC software e.g. MS Word, Excel, Project is necessary for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the workforce, which includes union loaders and Boiler Operators, Terminal Supervisors and administrative staff
Assist in the negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement
Active mentoring of supervisors to ensure professional development, effective training and compliance
Oversee the operations of remote facilities in California, and Arizona to ensure consistency in performance and compliance standards at all locations.
Visit terminals at least bi-monthly
Understand and manage risks associated with hazmat/chemical handling
Implement operational efficiencies to keep costs in conformance with budgetary expectations
Provide chemical transloading material handling solutions to fulfill needs of the customer
Analyze management reports to maximize efficiency and profitability; identify ways to reduce operating cost.
Review all reports regularly and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Profit & Loss accountability
Coordinate the training and development of Loaders, Boiler Operators, and Terminal Supervisors
Ensure operator equipment is maintained and supplies are in order; inventory management
Lead continuous improvement activities and develop new programs as needed
Create, promote, and maintain a culture of safety; ensure the regular review of and adherence to all safety policies and SOPs with personnel.
Monitor, create, and update SOPs
Coordinate activities with Customer Care, Transportation, Maintenance, Engineering and Facility Departments
Maintain productive relationships with local railroad officials
Take an active role and work with Safety in Incident investigations.
Take an active role in developing solutions to prevent recurrence
Make Customer site visits when appropriate
Ensure rail facility and operational regulatory compliance. Regulatory agencies include but are not limited to the FRA, CPUC, OSHA, Department of Weights & Measures, and FDA