Terminal Manager

Road & Rail Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Safety incentive programs

PPE provided

Promote-from-within culture

Job summary

Road & Rail Services in Indianapolis seeks a Terminal Manager to lead our ethanol transloading operation. You will oversee daily transfer activities, ensure safety compliance, supervise and develop terminal staff, and maintain strong client communication.

This role requires hands-on leadership in a hazardous materials environment with experience in flammable materials handling and regulatory requirements. On-site work in all weather conditions is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience handling or overseeing hazardous/high-risk chemicals or materials
• Experience around flammable materials (ethanol, fuels, petroleum products)
• 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 strict procedural compliance
• Experience supervising and developing employees in an industrial environment
• Experience in chemical handling, fuel terminals, bulk liquid transfer, rail transloading, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, or terminal operations

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ethanol transfer and transloading operations
• Ensure hazardous materials are handled according to safety procedures and regulatory requirements
• Lead the transfer of commodities between rail cars and tanker trucks/trailers
• Supervise, train, coach, and develop terminal employees
• Ensure employees follow proper procedures for ethanol and other transfers
• Maintain a strong safety culture around flammable and hazardous materials
• Monitor performance, staffing, productivity, quality, and efficiency
• Complete inspections, paperwork, and documentation accurately
• Maintain OSHA, EPA, FRA, DOT, and customer compliance
• Monitor expenses and support P&L goals
• Investigate safety concerns and implement corrective actions
• Communicate with customers and leadership
• Support operations during busy periods
• Handle additional commodities per customer needs

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Leadership

Budget & P&L management

Industrial safety procedures

Communication & decision making

Team development

Job description

Since 1987, Road & Rail Services has provided rail-related operations, maintenance, and logistics services throughout North America. Our employees support customers through safe, dependable terminal operations and specialized rail services.

About the Role

Terminal Manager – Ethanol & Transloading Operations

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Starting Salary: $80,000 annually – negotiable based on experience

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Lead a Safety-Critical Transloading Operation

Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Terminal Manager to lead our Indianapolis transloading operation. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for employees, safety, customer service, productivity, and the daily movement of commodities between railcars and trucks.

IMPORTANT: Hazardous Chemical Experience Is Required

A significant part of this operation involves the transfer and handling of ethanol and other high-risk materials. Candidates must have previous professional experience working with hazardous/high-risk chemicals or materials in an industrial, terminal, transportation, chemical, fuel, or transloading environment.

Ethanol transfer is a major function of this terminal. The Terminal Manager must understand the heightened safety requirements associated with transferring flammable materials and be comfortable overseeing employees performing ethanol transloading activities.

Applicants without applicable hazardous chemical/material handling experience will not meet the minimum experience requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Responsible For

As Terminal Manager, you will oversee the safe and efficient operation of the Indianapolis terminal while remaining actively involved with your team. Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 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
• Ethanol transfer/transloading experience strongly desired
• 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
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem‑solving abilities
• Experience within chemical handling, fuel terminals, bulk liquid transfer, rail transloading, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, or terminal operations is especially relevant to this position.

Required Skills

• Previous experience handling or overseeing hazardous/high-risk chemicals or materials
• 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 strict procedural compliance
• Experience supervising and developing employees in an industrial environment
• Strong communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving abilities

Preferred Skills

• Ethanol transfer/transloading experience
• Experience within chemical handling, fuel terminals, bulk liquid transfer, rail transloading, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, or terminal operations

Pay range and compensation package

Starting salary of $80,000 annually, negotiable based on experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Safety incentive opportunities
• Company‑provided PPE
• Promote‑from‑within culture
• Veteran‑friendly workplace

This is not a desk‑only management position. The Terminal Manager must be comfortable working directly within an active industrial and rail environment.

You must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, work around railcars and tanker trucks, climb rail equipment when necessary, wear all required PPE, and maintain a flexible schedule based on customer and operational demands.

Because ethanol is a primary commodity transferred at this location, strict attention to safety procedures is essential.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Road & Rail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Information

If you have hands‑on hazardous material experience, understand the safety demands of ethanol or bulk chemical transfer, and have experience leading industrial operations, we encourage you to apply for our Terminal Manager opportunity in Indianapolis.