Terminal Manager – Ethanol & Transloading Operations

Road & Rail Services
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Starting Salary: $72,000 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.

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.

Required Experience & Qualifications

To be considered, candidates should have:

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.

Work Environment

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.

What We Offer

Starting salary of $72,000 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

Annual steel-toe boot allowance

Career advancement opportunities

Promote-from-within culture

Veteran-friendly workplace

About Road & Rail Services

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.

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.

Road & Rail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.