Terminal Manager – Vehicle Processing

Road & Rail Services
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site Management

Lead a Fast-Paced Vehicle Processing Operation

Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Terminal Manager to lead our vehicle processing operation in Huntsville, Alabama. This is a hands-on leadership position for a manager who is comfortable being present in the operation, developing employees, managing performance, and taking ownership of overall site results.

The Terminal Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the operation, including safety, staffing, training, productivity, quality, customer expectations, and financial performance. We are looking for a leader who can balance operational demands with employee development while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Candidates with management experience in automotive processing, logistics, transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, railroad operations, distribution, or other high-volume industrial environments are encouraged to apply. Railroad experience is beneficial but not required.

Key Responsibilities

As Terminal Manager, you will:

Provide overall leadership and management oversight for assigned vehicle processing operations

Direct and support supervisors, leads, and hourly associates to achieve daily operational goals

Manage an operation consisting of approximately 25–50 associates

Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, FRA, and DOT regulations

Maintain compliance with company and customer safety policies, operating procedures, work instructions, and site SOPs

Ensure employees receive appropriate job-specific training and understand established work procedures

Monitor productivity, labor utilization, quality, staffing, and overall site performance

Manage financial performance and P&L responsibilities

Identify performance gaps and develop corrective action plans when necessary

Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety and accountability

Build productive working relationships with customers and company leadership

Assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee development, performance management, and retention

Respond to operational issues and adjust staffing or workflow based on business needs

Promote a professional, team-oriented work environment focused on continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

Qualified candidates should have:

3 years of management-level experience

Previous responsibility for P&L and operational performance

Experience managing approximately 25–50 employees

Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Experience working in a production-driven, logistics, transportation, automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environment

Railroad or vehicle processing experience is a plus

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operation

A valid driver's license when operating company vehicles or equipment

Ability to safely operate both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles when required

Work Environment & Schedule

This is an on-site, working management position within an active vehicle processing operation. The Terminal Manager must be comfortable spending time in the operation and working alongside the management team.

The position requires the ability to:

Work outdoors in changing weather conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and noise

Maintain a flexible schedule based on customer and operational requirements

Work weekends and holidays when necessary

Be available for on-call responsibilities

Climb various types of ladders to heights exceeding 16 feet

Safely wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Benefits

Road & Rail Services offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Company-provided PPE

Veteran-friendly workplace

Opportunities for advancement

A strong promote-from-within culture

About Road & Rail Services

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown into a leading provider of rail-related and transportation support services throughout North America. Our teams provide plant and terminal operating expertise along with field maintenance services for railroads, rail shippers, and owners of rail-related equipment and facilities.

If you have experience leading people, managing operational performance, and taking ownership of a fast-paced industrial operation, we encourage you to apply for our Terminal Manager – Vehicle Processing opportunity in Huntsville, Alabama.