TERMINAL MANAGER - RAIL / ETHANOL

gpac; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a hands-on Terminal Manager to oversee operations at a rail-based facility in the Sandy Springs, GA area. This leadership role focuses on coordinating rail and truck movements, ensuring safe loading and unloading, and delivering reliable terminal performance.

Ideal candidates will have proven management experience in terminal or rail operations with ethanol exposure, strong safety and regulatory knowledge, and the ability to coach teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in terminal/rail/trucking operations.
• Ethanol experience is required.
• Rail experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of DOT/OSHA and safety requirements.
• Ability to lead teams in a safety-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily terminal operations involving rail and truck movements.
• Manage loading, unloading, transfer, and movement of product.
• Lead, coach, and develop terminal employees.
• Coordinate railcar and truck activity for efficient product flow.
• Monitor safety, compliance, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Safety-conscious

Job description

Sandy Springs, GA | $100K–$145K DOE | Full-Time | On-Site

Lead. Operate. Grow.

An established and growing organization is seeking an experienced Terminal Manager to oversee operations at a rail-based facility in the Sandy Springs, GA area.

This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone who understands the unique demands of rail, ethanol, bulk commodities, and trucking operations and can successfully manage people, safety, equipment, customers, and day‑to‑day terminal performance.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Oversee daily terminal operations involving rail and truck movements
• Manage the safe and efficient loading, unloading, transfer, and movement of product
• Lead, coach, and develop terminal employees and operating personnel
• Coordinate railcar and truck activity to maintain efficient product flow
• Manage terminal productivity, operating costs, maintenance, and performance
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, environmental, hazmat, and company safety requirements
• Maintain strong relationships with railroad partners, trucking companies, customers, vendors, and contractors
• Monitor inventory, terminal documentation, operating records, and reporting
• Oversee preventative maintenance and terminal equipment reliability
• Respond quickly and effectively to operational issues and emergencies
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, service, and profitability
• Maintain a strong culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

• Proven management experience in a terminal, rail, trucking, bulk liquid, fuel, ethanol, or related industrial operation
• Ethanol experience is required
• Rail experience is required
• Trucking/transportation experience is required
• Strong understanding of terminal operations and rail‑to‑truck logistics
• Experience leading employees in a safety‑sensitive environment
• Strong knowledge of DOT/OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced operating environment
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• Willingness to be hands‑on and present in the operation

IDEAL BACKGROUND

We're particularly interested in candidates coming from:

• Ethanol / biofuels
• Fuel terminals
• Rail transload operations
• Bulk liquid terminals
• Petroleum / energy logistics
• Tanker trucking
• Rail and trucking operations
• Industrial terminal management
• Chemical or other regulated bulk commodity operations

COMPENSATION

$100,000–$145,000 base salary, depending on experience

Competitive benefits package and the opportunity to take ownership of a critical terminal operation.

SHOW US WHAT YOU'VE DONE

If you've successfully managed a rail + trucking + ethanol/bulk terminal operation, we want to hear from you.

Strong operational leadership and measurable results will get our attention.