About this role
Terminal Manager – Ethanol & Transloading Operations
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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.