Terminal Manager - Huntsville
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Management
Operations Management, General Management
Location:
Huntsville, Alabama
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site Management
Lead a Fast-Paced Vehicle Processing Operation
Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Terminal Manager – Vehicle Processing
Road & Rail Services
Location:
Huntsville, Alabama
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site Management
Lead a Fast-Paced Vehicle Processing Operation
Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Terminal Manager to lead our vehicle processing operation in Huntsville, Alabama
. This is a hands‑on leadership position for a manager who is comfortable being present in the operation, developing employees, managing performance, and taking ownership of overall site results.
The Terminal Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the operation, including safety, staffing, training, productivity, quality, customer expectations, and financial performance
. We are looking for a leader who can balance operational demands with employee development while maintaining a strong safety culture.
Candidates with management experience in automotive processing, logistics, transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, railroad operations, distribution, or other high-volume industrial environments are encouraged to apply. Railroad experience is beneficial but not required.
Key Responsibilities- Provide overall leadership and management oversight for assigned vehicle processing operations
- Direct and support supervisors, leads, and hourly associates to achieve daily operational goals
- Manage an operation consisting of approximately 25–50 associates
- Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, FRA, and DOT regulations
- Maintain compliance with company and customer safety policies, operating procedures, work instructions, and site SOPs
- Ensure employees receive appropriate job-specific training and understand established work procedures
- Monitor productivity, labor utilization, quality, staffing, and overall site performance
- Manage financial performance and P&L responsibilities
- Identify performance gaps and develop corrective action plans when necessary
- Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety and accountability
- Build productive working relationships with customers and company leadership
- Assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee development, performance management, and retention
- Respond to operational issues and adjust staffing or workflow based on business needs
- Promote a professional, team-oriented work environment focused on continuous improvement
Qualified candidates should have:
- 3+ years of management-level experience
- Previous responsibility for P&L and operational performance
- Experience managing approximately 25–50 employees
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in a production-driven, logistics, transportation, automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environment
- Railroad or vehicle processing experience is a plus
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operation
- A valid driver's license when operating company vehicles or equipment
- Ability to safely operate both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles when required
This is an on-site, working management position within an active vehicle processing operation. The Terminal Manager must be comfortable spending time in the operation and working alongside the management team.
The Position Requires The Ability To- Work outdoors in changing weather conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and noise
- Maintain a flexible schedule based on customer and operational requirements
- Work weekends and holidays when necessary
- Be available for on-call responsibilities
- Climb various types of ladders to heights exceeding 16 feet
- Safely wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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