Terminal Manager - Transloading Operations

About the role

Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Terminal Manager to lead the Indianapolis transloading operation. This hands‑on leadership position oversees employees, safety, customer service, productivity, and the daily movement of commodities between railcars and trucks, with a focus on ethanol and other high‑risk materials.

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
• In addition to ethanol, the terminal may handle plastic pellets, food‑grade materials, and other commodities based on customer requirements

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
• Experience within chemical handling, fuel terminals, bulk liquid transfer, rail transloading, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, or terminal operations is especially relevant

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
• Promote‑from‑within culture
• Veteran‑friendly workplace

Pay

Starting salary of $72,000 annually, negotiable based on experience

Schedule

Full‑Time | On‑Site