Terminal Manager, Industrial Rail Group

Position Summary 

The Terminal Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant day-to-day operation of Industrial Rail Group. This role serves as the on-site leader and working manager, overseeing rail operations, transloading activities, personnel, safety, regulatory compliance, customer service, and administrative functions. 

This working manager actively supports daily operations while supervising and developing employees. The role maintains operational excellence, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability. 

What You'll Do 

Operations and Rail Management 

• Plan, prioritize, and oversee daily facility operations.
  
• Use labor, equipment, and facility resources efficiently to support safe, productive operations.
  
• Coordinate railcar placement and operating schedules to meet customer requirements.
  
• Supervise and perform railcar switching operations in accordance with company policies, railroad operating rules, and applicable regulations.
  
• Verify proper securement of rail equipment and maintain
  accurate switching records and documentation.
  
• Coordinate rail operations with railroad personnel and other stakeholders.
  
• Support new services, customers, and operational initiatives and recommend process improvements.
  

Transloading Operations 

• Supervise and perform railcar loading, unloading, product transfers, and material-handling activities.
  
• Ensure transloading activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer requirements and company procedures.
  
• Verify product quality, quantity, inventory, accountability, and supporting documentation.
  
• Monitor transloading equipment and coordinate related maintenance needs.
  

Safety and Regulatory Compliance 

• Promote a strong safety culture across the facility
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, FRA, DOT, EPA, environmental, and company requirements.
• Conduct safety meetings and facility inspections and ensure use of required PPE.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Stop work when unsafe conditions or practices are observed and complete required safety documentation.

Team Leadership and Development 

• Supervise and schedule facility employees based on operational needs.
  
  
• Coach employees and provide performance feedback and competency evaluations.
  
• Support hiring, onboarding, employee development, performance evaluations, and required training.
  
• 
  Cross-train employees to support operational flexibility, business continuity, and future growth.
  
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and professionalism.
  

Customer, Administrative, and Facility Support 

• Serve as the primary operational contact for customers.
  
• Resolve operational issues professionally and maintain positive customer relationships through responsive communication and quality service.
  
• Complete operational reports and maintain
  accurate personnel, inventory, and facility records.
  
• Keep the facility clean, organized, secure, and professional, and coordinate general equipment inspections and maintenance.
  
• Maintain operational supplies, protect company assets, and recommend facility and capital improvements.
  

What You'll Bring 

• Supervisory or leadership experience.
  
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced industrial environment.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and operational software.
  
• Valid driver’s license.
  
• Ability and willingness to work directly in day-to-day rail and transloading operations.
  

Preferred Experience 

• Experience in rail operations, railcar switching, transloading, logistics, terminal operations, industrial operations, or a related field.
  
• Experience coordinating work with railroad personnel, customers, vendors, and other operational stakeholders.
  
• Knowledge of OSHA, FRA, DOT, EPA, environmental, and industrial safety requirements.
  
• Experience training employees, conducting safety meetings, investigating incidents, and implementing corrective actions.
  

Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

• Regularly walk, stand, climb, bend, and kneel and work outdoors for extended periods.
  
• Climb railcars, ladders, and industrial equipment.
  
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  
• Work safely around moving rail equipment and industrial machinery.
  
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
  
• Work in varying weather conditions and industrial environments.
  
• Travel as needed and work a schedule that supports facility and customer requirements.
  

About Industrial Rail Group 

Industrial Rail Group is a full-service rail and logistics facility supporting a wide range of industrial supply chain needs. Operations include rail switching, transloading, and storage for multiple commodities, including liquids, dry bulk, and dimensional materials, along with an on-site truck scale and robust rail infrastructure.


Industrial Rail Group is proud to be part of the Industrial Realty Group family of companies, a nationally recognized owner and operator of industrial real estate.

Employment Disclosures 

• Industrial Rail Group participates in E-Verify. For more information about E-Verify, please visit E-Verify. 

• Industrial Rail Group provides equal employment opportunities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. IRG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), applicants who have a disability and would like to request an accommodation during the application process may email agreen@irgra.com. 

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. These screenings will be conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and only after a conditional offer of employment has been made.