The Transload Manager is responsible for the oversight of all material handling terminal operations and ensuring the day-to-day safety and success of the operations team. Operations include transloading chemicals (including hazardous materials) and other liquid and dry products at different terminals in the Southwestern U.S. This position requires regular travel to all transloading terminals to ensure compliance, oversight, training, coaching and mentorship.
Responsibilities and Duties
Manage the workforce, which includes union loaders and Boiler Operators, Terminal Supervisors and administrative staff;
Assist in the negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement
Active mentoring of supervisors to ensure professional development, effective training and compliance
Oversee the operations of remote facilities in California, and Arizona to ensure consistency in performance and compliance standards at all locations. Visit terminals at least bi-monthly
Understand and manage risks associated with hazmat/chemical handling
Implement operational efficiencies to keep costs in conformance with budgetary expectations
Provide chemical transloading material handling solutions to fulfill needs of the customer
Analyze management reports to maximize efficiency and profitability; identify ways to reduce operating cost. Review all reports regularly and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Profit & Loss accountability
Coordinate the training and development of Loaders, Boiler Operators, and Terminal Supervisors
Ensure operator equipment is maintained and supplies are in order; inventory management
Lead continuous improvement activities and develop new programs as needed
Create, promote, and maintain a culture of safety; ensure the regular review of and adherence to all safety policies and SOPs with personnel. Monitor, create, and update SOPs
Coordinate activities with Customer Care, Transportation, Maintenance, Engineering and Facility Departments
Maintain productive relationships with local railroad officials
Take an active role and work with Safety in Incident investigations. Take an active role in developing solutions to prevent recurrence
Make Customer site visits when appropriate
Ensure rail facility and operational regulatory compliance. Regulatory agencies include but are not limited to the FRA, CPUC, OSHA, Department of Weights & Measures, and FDA