Transload Manager

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.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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

Requirements and Qualifications

• Commitment to upholding and promoting the company’s core values
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management or similar degree. Master’s degree preferred
• 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.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time. Able to lift 20 lbs
• Able to walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, squat, and climb, as necessary to oversee operations.
• Must be comfortable being in an industrial environment and near hazardous chemicals
• Able to be outdoors and tolerate extreme or adverse weather conditions
• Must be able to effectively meet with and communicate with customers, vendors, and employees
• Must be able to travel overnight from time to time
• Must be available to work long hours from time to time or to work outside normal scheduled work hours, for example to respond to emergency events. Must be on call 24/7