Terminal manager job description
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Terminal manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in terminal manager job postings.
Sample terminal manager requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- 3+ years of experience in terminal operation
- Strong understanding of safety regulations
- Knowledge of cargo handling operations
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Sample required terminal manager soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Leadership and problem-solving abilities
- Decisive and proactive attitude
- Ability to work under pressure
Terminal manager job description example 1
Colonial Group terminal manager job description
The Colonial Family has moved forward together since 1921. Our success in diverse markets is attributable to our exceptional people, who work collectively to create opportunities for our customers and our companies. By consistently investing in the development of our people, we ensure our management, operations, and support teams work seamlessly to deliver the best service in their respective industries.
With the growth of all of the Colonial companies, we look for talented, motivated individuals who want to become part of a company with a culture driven by diversity, innovation, and ingenuity.
Build Your Career, Impact Your Community, Join Our Colonial Family!
The Terminal Manager is responsible for the growth, development, and management of the assigned terminal(s) by promoting strong partnerships with the sales team, operations, drivers, vendors, and customers. The Terminal Manager also plays a vital role in the professional growth and development of their employees.
JOB EXPECTATIONS/DUTIES
Prepares and executes strategic plans to support growth.
Trains, motivates, and enables the operations team.
Administers all aspects of safety programs.
Oversees fleet maintenance in accordance with company and DOT standards.
Ensures efficient dispatch, minimizing costs and sales-to-delivery timelines.
Maintains DOT compliance, IFTA mileage, driver logs, and DVIRS.
Supervises inventory management functions and site product integrity program.
Negotiates with vendors with the overall goal of lowering operations costs.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma of GED is required.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in petroleum maintenance management is preferred.
Must have a strong understanding of DOT rules and regulations as well as the motor carrier environment.
24/7 reliability and response for operations support is required.
Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
A strong HSSE track record, particularly with road safety management, is highly desired.
Class A or B CDL; hazmat and tanker endorsements is desired.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Travel is required as needed for company meetings.
Eligibility Requirements:
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
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Colonial Group, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations.
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Pay Type Salary
With the growth of all of the Colonial companies, we look for talented, motivated individuals who want to become part of a company with a culture driven by diversity, innovation, and ingenuity.
Build Your Career, Impact Your Community, Join Our Colonial Family!
The Terminal Manager is responsible for the growth, development, and management of the assigned terminal(s) by promoting strong partnerships with the sales team, operations, drivers, vendors, and customers. The Terminal Manager also plays a vital role in the professional growth and development of their employees.
JOB EXPECTATIONS/DUTIES
Prepares and executes strategic plans to support growth.
Trains, motivates, and enables the operations team.
Administers all aspects of safety programs.
Oversees fleet maintenance in accordance with company and DOT standards.
Ensures efficient dispatch, minimizing costs and sales-to-delivery timelines.
Maintains DOT compliance, IFTA mileage, driver logs, and DVIRS.
Supervises inventory management functions and site product integrity program.
Negotiates with vendors with the overall goal of lowering operations costs.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma of GED is required.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in petroleum maintenance management is preferred.
Must have a strong understanding of DOT rules and regulations as well as the motor carrier environment.
24/7 reliability and response for operations support is required.
Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
A strong HSSE track record, particularly with road safety management, is highly desired.
Class A or B CDL; hazmat and tanker endorsements is desired.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Travel is required as needed for company meetings.
Eligibility Requirements:
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
______________________________________________________________________
Colonial Group, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations.
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Terminal manager job description example 2
SMS group terminal manager job description
Terminal Manager - Brownstown, MI.
This position encompasses the management of staff; strategic planning; establishing and accomplishing production related business objectives. The Terminal Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the facility, ensuring policies are communicated clearly and are being adhered to, recommending new policies/procedures where beneficial, planning the use of equipment/ resources, meeting production targets and corporate objectives while keeping health and safety at the forefront of all decisions.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Qualifications and Requirements
Competencies that are expected for the position:
Customer Centric, Inclusive Excellence, Effective Interaction and Communication, Ethical Behavior, Health, Safety, and Environment, Teamwork and Collaboration, Results-Oriented, Decision-Making, Strategic Vision, Leadership, Financial and Business Acumen.
This position encompasses the management of staff; strategic planning; establishing and accomplishing production related business objectives. The Terminal Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the facility, ensuring policies are communicated clearly and are being adhered to, recommending new policies/procedures where beneficial, planning the use of equipment/ resources, meeting production targets and corporate objectives while keeping health and safety at the forefront of all decisions.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Promote and implement a safety culture throughout the facility; monitor compliance with current safety initiatives and policies, including investigating and reporting safety-related incidents, accidents, or injuries and responding to Health and Safety committee concerns.
- Develop and monitor a daily labor plan, utilizing established bid schedules and third-party (agency) resources as required;
- Plan the use of facilities equipment and personnel to meet current and projected requirements.
- Manage terminal fluidity through communication with the Regional Manager, customers, and haul-away carriers.
- Plan workload, maximizing daily resources across all shifts; balance daily operating decisions to maximize cost-effectiveness.
- Provide recommended solutions that will improve the overall operating costs in the terminal.
- Overall accountability for achieving organizational and corporate goals in areas such as: production, quality control, health and safety, etc.
- Review production reports and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement to determine potential areas for improvement.
- Interview, hire, and train new employees as required; oversee the personnel processes.
- Development and maintenance of collaborative relationship between the Company and the Union.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Completion of related post-secondary education
- A minimum of five (5) years’ related experience, 3 of which were in a leadership/supervisory role
- Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), SRS, and ATS
- Comprehensive oral and written skills
- Valid driver’ s license with a clean record
- Strong leadership and conflict management skills
- Experience leading in a unionized environment is an asset
- Knowledge of the automotive industry is an asset
- A combination of education and experience may be considered
Competencies that are expected for the position:
Customer Centric, Inclusive Excellence, Effective Interaction and Communication, Ethical Behavior, Health, Safety, and Environment, Teamwork and Collaboration, Results-Oriented, Decision-Making, Strategic Vision, Leadership, Financial and Business Acumen.
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Terminal manager job description example 3
Atlas Oil terminal manager job description
Company Info
Headquartered in Houston, TX., Atlas Oil is the inaugural Simon Group Holdings company. Since our founding in 1985, Atlas has grown through technological and operational innovation, all while maintaining our unwavering commitment to customer success. Atlas offers single-source solutions for fuel, transportation and logistics and is one of the largest fuel distributors in the country, delivering over 1 billion gallons of fuel annually to customers in 47 states. We have an active real estate division and are engaged in transportation logistics and fueling including bulk, fleet, event, onsite, emergency response, and oil field services.
Management Responsibilities
+ Overall management, professional development, training of 70+ drivers and maintenance staff
+ Interview and make hiring decisions on potential candidates
+ Work closely with organization's Leadership team
Required Education / Certifications
+ Must have High School Diploma or general equivalency degree.
Primary Responsibilities & Scope
+ Provides "hands-on" practical day-to-day direction to drivers and contractors
+ Insures Safety and DOT Compliance standards are enforced
+ Works closely with Vendors to ensure that all service and maintenance standards are met
+ Works closely with internal customers and driver staff in handling all day to day issues that arise and ensuring "world class" customer service standards are met and exceeded
+ Assists with fleet of company trucks and Independent Contractors to maximize logistic efficiencies
+ Maintains (and repairs when necessary) all on-site equipment and surrounding areas.
+ Maintains the security of the site always.
+ Manages team of maintenance personnel to ensure all safety standards and repair needs are met for the entire fleet
+ Responsible for upholding company brand standards for all drivers, trucks and site
+ Responsible for implementing and executing all operational programs
+ Reviews/performs regular daily dispatch function for site
+ Audits all operational paperwork for accuracy, including but not limited to delivery records and driver payroll
+ Enforces pre- and post trip standards for all drivers and conducts routine field safety audits
+ Prepare for and facilitate Monthly Safety Meetings
+ Involved in the hiring, training, coaching and discipline of drivers
Required Experience
+ 8+ years experience in the trucking/frac/maintenance industry
+ Knowledgeable of DOT compliance and Safety Standards
+ Ability to respond on a 24/7 day basis to emergency situations
+ Ability to dispatch company fleet
+ Experience managing minimum of 20+ drivers and maintenance personnel
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
+ Experience with multi-state and logistics is preferred
+ Experience as a petroleum delivery dispatcher is preferred
+ Experience in the Bulk Transportation industry is preferred
+ Experience with Dispatch software is preferred
Headquartered in Houston, TX., Atlas Oil is the inaugural Simon Group Holdings company. Since our founding in 1985, Atlas has grown through technological and operational innovation, all while maintaining our unwavering commitment to customer success. Atlas offers single-source solutions for fuel, transportation and logistics and is one of the largest fuel distributors in the country, delivering over 1 billion gallons of fuel annually to customers in 47 states. We have an active real estate division and are engaged in transportation logistics and fueling including bulk, fleet, event, onsite, emergency response, and oil field services.
Management Responsibilities
+ Overall management, professional development, training of 70+ drivers and maintenance staff
+ Interview and make hiring decisions on potential candidates
+ Work closely with organization's Leadership team
Required Education / Certifications
+ Must have High School Diploma or general equivalency degree.
Primary Responsibilities & Scope
+ Provides "hands-on" practical day-to-day direction to drivers and contractors
+ Insures Safety and DOT Compliance standards are enforced
+ Works closely with Vendors to ensure that all service and maintenance standards are met
+ Works closely with internal customers and driver staff in handling all day to day issues that arise and ensuring "world class" customer service standards are met and exceeded
+ Assists with fleet of company trucks and Independent Contractors to maximize logistic efficiencies
+ Maintains (and repairs when necessary) all on-site equipment and surrounding areas.
+ Maintains the security of the site always.
+ Manages team of maintenance personnel to ensure all safety standards and repair needs are met for the entire fleet
+ Responsible for upholding company brand standards for all drivers, trucks and site
+ Responsible for implementing and executing all operational programs
+ Reviews/performs regular daily dispatch function for site
+ Audits all operational paperwork for accuracy, including but not limited to delivery records and driver payroll
+ Enforces pre- and post trip standards for all drivers and conducts routine field safety audits
+ Prepare for and facilitate Monthly Safety Meetings
+ Involved in the hiring, training, coaching and discipline of drivers
Required Experience
+ 8+ years experience in the trucking/frac/maintenance industry
+ Knowledgeable of DOT compliance and Safety Standards
+ Ability to respond on a 24/7 day basis to emergency situations
+ Ability to dispatch company fleet
+ Experience managing minimum of 20+ drivers and maintenance personnel
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
+ Experience with multi-state and logistics is preferred
+ Experience as a petroleum delivery dispatcher is preferred
+ Experience in the Bulk Transportation industry is preferred
+ Experience with Dispatch software is preferred
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Updated March 14, 2024