Cement Marine Terminal Manager

CalPortland; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Terminal Manager to oversee daily cement terminal operations in Seattle, ensuring safety, reliability and cost efficiency. You will lead staff, coordinate with customers and vendors, and manage budgets while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and logistics skills, with a BS in a related field preferred. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies this essential leadership position.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in the cement industry, preferably in operations or terminal management.
• Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.
• Decision making with a sense of urgency.
• Strong leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and oral communication; computer skills including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of cement terminals and interface with staff, sales, suppliers, shipping and customers.
• Ensure high service quality, reliable terminal equipment operation, and cost-efficient labor use.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor, safety and environmental regs.
• Manage receipts, inventory and shipments at the terminal.
• Develop operating budget and monitor costs for safety and service.
• Oversee railroad and trucking logistics to maintain terminal inventories.
• Demonstrate mechanical/control system skills and train others.
• Perform operating and maintenance tasks to keep terminal running smoothly.
• Develop and implement training programs for terminal personnel.
• Foster a teamwork-focused environment.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Budgeting

Logistics

Operations

Training

Education

BS degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Terminal Manager is responsible for the daily operation of the cement terminals in accordance with established procedures and schedules. CalPortland puts safety first, and the Terminal Manager must maintain safety standards that include overseeing employees, visitors, customers, and contractor safety. Additional responsibilities will include all maintenance, logistics, and training activities pertaining to the operation of the cement terminal.

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

Salary $120,000 to $140,000 DOE

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of the cement terminals interfacing with terminal employees, sales personnel, material suppliers, shipping providers and customers as necessary
• Ensure a high quality of service to all customers, reliable operation of all terminal equipment, and the efficient use of labor and facilities to optimize the cost of the operations
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor, safety, and environmental regulations
• Manage terminal receipts, inventory, and shipments
• Develop an operating budget; track operating costs and look for ways to improve costs without sacrificing safety or service
• Manage railroad and trucking logistics to provide adequate inventories at the terminal
• Demonstrate solid mechanical/control system skills and the ability to train others
• Perform operating and maintenance activities as necessary to ensure successful terminal operation
• Develop and implement successful training programs for terminal personnel
• Develop and maintain a teamwork environment

Education

BS degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; degree preferred, not required

Requirements/Qualifications

• 5-7 years prior experience in the cement industry, preferably in operations, terminal management
• Self-motivated and able to work alone with little supervision
• Willingness to make decisions and demonstrate a sense of urgency
• Strong demonstrated leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills - including Word and Excel

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.